Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 765 · 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: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.🧪 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
20. 20.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
34. 34.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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