Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 613 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
9. 9.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
35. 35.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
40. 40.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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