Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 103 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the steps to tie a knot
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
4. 4.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) it saves water
6. 6.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
9. 9.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the year it was built (c) the cause of the fight (d) the room of the meeting
11. 11.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the way bees make honey (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the friend who helped
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) trusts any website (c) listens to both sides (d) copies what all do
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the author of a book (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the cause of the fight
22. 22.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
23. 23.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
24. 24.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Is it break time?”
27. 27.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) believes every rumour (c) checks the facts first (d) asks “How do you know?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
32. 32.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) clear, fair thinking (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) thinks before deciding (c) changes mind with proof (d) never asks why

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