Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 444 · 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: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
15. 15.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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