Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 425 · 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? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
4. 4.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
9. 9.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
14. 14.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🌳 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?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
34. 34.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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