Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 748 · 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: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
4. 4.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
12. 12.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
24. 24.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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