Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 975 · 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.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
3. 3.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
35. 35.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
37. 37.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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