Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 51 · 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? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🔍 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?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
12. 12.🧪 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
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
17. 17.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 this kite new?”
18. 18.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
33. 33.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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