Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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