Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 121 · 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 plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
8. 8.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧪 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
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”

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