Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 949 · 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) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
8. 8.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
40. 40.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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