Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 757 · 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) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
19. 19.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.🧪 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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