Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 476 · 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.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) rude questions
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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