Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 258 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🌳 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?”
4. 4.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
7. 7.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
11. 11.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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