Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 768 · 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) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) no questions
9. 9.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
16. 16.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
17. 17.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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