Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 895 · 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) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.🗣️ 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?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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