Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 419 · 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: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
8. 8.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
40. 40.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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