Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 979 · 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.🧪 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
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Is this kite new?” 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.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.✅ 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
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
39. 39.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”

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