Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 102 · 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: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
13. 13.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.🧪 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
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”

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