Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 45 · 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 would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
13. 13.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
34. 34.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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