Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 808 · 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: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
14. 14.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (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.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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