Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 134 · 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: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
16. 16.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
20. 20.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”

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