Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 650 · 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.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
11. 11.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
25. 25.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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