Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 590 · 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: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
28. 28.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧪 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
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.✅ 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

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