Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 312 · 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 an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a why question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
34. 34.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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