Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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