Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 543 · 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: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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