Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 431 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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