Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 956 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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