Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 145 · 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: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
12. 12.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
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.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ 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?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
26. 26.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
31. 31.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed

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