Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 542 · 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.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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