Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 962 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
26. 26.✅ 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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