Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 131 · 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 of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a long story
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
32. 32.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.🔄 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?”

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