Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 358 · 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? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
23. 23.🌳 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?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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