Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 880 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
36. 36.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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