Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 846 · 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.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
17. 17.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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