Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 595 · 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) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.True or false: “Are you ten?” 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 question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ 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?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
28. 28.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
33. 33.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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