Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 478 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
2. 2.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
14. 14.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
20. 20.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”

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