Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 782 · 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 this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
21. 21.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🧪 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
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
32. 32.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a how question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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