Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 201 · 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: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
8. 8.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
16. 16.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
24. 24.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
25. 25.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
32. 32.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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