Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 55 · 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: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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