Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 825 · 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: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
4. 4.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ 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?”
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
18. 18.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
23. 23.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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