Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 754 · 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 an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
11. 11.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
23. 23.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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