Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 270 · 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 an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
25. 25.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
33. 33.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a long story
34. 34.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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