Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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