Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 268 · 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 like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
7. 7.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
15. 15.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
25. 25.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
27. 27.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
35. 35.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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