Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 102 · 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.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears both sides (b) hears only a friend (c) backs the louder one (d) walks away
2. 2.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
4. 4.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “Why eggs?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the reason she cried (c) the year it was built (d) the place of the party
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the bus is full
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
13. 13.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
16. 16.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
24. 24.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Which page, please?”
29. 29.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the player who scored (c) the city she lives in (d) the person in charge
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) or (d) but

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