Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 112 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
21. 21.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
30. 30.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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