Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 786 · 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) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔄 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?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
14. 14.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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