Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 160 · 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: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
6. 6.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
14. 14.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🧪 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
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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