Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 106 · 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.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
7. 7.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) shares without checking (c) compares the options (d) copies what all do
8. 8.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person who called
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Is it break time?”
20. 20.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
23. 23.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the player who scored (c) the method to grow beans (d) the date of the exam
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to make better choices (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Which page, please?”
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) where
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) how
35. 35.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
37. 37.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
39. 39.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) copies what all do (c) looks for reasons (d) checks the facts first

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