Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 56 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
5. 5.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
18. 18.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
22. 22.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🧪 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

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