Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 101 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Ask first, then think): Find the skill in the question: thinking habits, question words, open or closed, clear or unclear, or claim and reason. Use that lesson’s tip — how do you know; who / when / where / why / how; yes-no or not; what detail is missing; is there a real reason? Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the author of a book (c) the person who called (d) the reason leaves fall
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
6. 6.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) gets angry (c) argues anyway (d) changes their mind
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person who called
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
15. 15.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) tell everyone (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the player who scored (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person who called
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the reason for a delay
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) spots missing facts (c) asks good questions (d) trusts any website
24. 24.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) why
25. 25.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
26. 26.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) checks the facts first (d) decides in a hurry
28. 28.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) copies what all do (c) listens to both sides (d) shares without checking
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the way bees make honey (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the cause of the fight
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “What makes it best?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False

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