Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 715 · 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? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.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?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) rude questions
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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