Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 651 · 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: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
6. 6.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
15. 15.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?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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