Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 931 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.🗣️ 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?”
12. 12.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🧪 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
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
32. 32.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔄 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?”

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