Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 342 · 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 plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
31. 31.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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