Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 888 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
17. 17.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.✅ 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
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
28. 28.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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