Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 341 · 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 question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
6. 6.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a how question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open

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