Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 946 · 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) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
13. 13.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
14. 14.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
15. 15.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
34. 34.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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