Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 585 · 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: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
31. 31.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”

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