Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 516 · 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) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
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.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
20. 20.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
29. 29.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
31. 31.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
32. 32.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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