Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 853 · 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? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
6. 6.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
8. 8.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
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.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
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.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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