Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 293 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
5. 5.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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