Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 729 · 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 is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
21. 21.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a how question
22. 22.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”

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