Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 927 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Open the door to ideas): Closed: “Is today Monday?”, “Can birds fly?”, “Did you go on the trip?” — yes or no is enough. Open: “Why do you think the river is dirty?”, “How do birds find their way home?”, “What would happen if there were no trees?” Turn closed into open by starting with why or how: “Do you like it?” → “Why do you like it?”

1. 1.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
13. 13.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
15. 15.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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