Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 493 · 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) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
12. 12.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
36. 36.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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