Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 797 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.🗣️ 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?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.✅ 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
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question

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