Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 429 · 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) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
23. 23.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
26. 26.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
31. 31.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
32. 32.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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