Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 958 · 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) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
3. 3.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🧪 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
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
8. 8.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ 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?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
23. 23.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
32. 32.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
36. 36.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”

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