Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 406 · 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.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
10. 10.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧪 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
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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