Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 882 · 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: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
11. 11.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🧪 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
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
38. 38.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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