Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 696 · 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.🗣️ 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?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
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 is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids