Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 999 · 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? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
6. 6.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
13. 13.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
30. 30.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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