Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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