Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 372 · 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 question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
2. 2.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
4. 4.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🧪 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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