Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 253 · 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: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
10. 10.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔄 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?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
22. 22.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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