Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 82 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.✅ 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
6. 6.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
8. 8.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
10. 10.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
17. 17.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🌳 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?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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