Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 777 · 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.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
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 is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
31. 31.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”

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