Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 109 · 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 found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the person in charge (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason she cried
2. 2.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
3. 3.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
7. 7.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Is it blue?”
10. 10.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) why (c) who (d) when
12. 12.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the cause of the fight
14. 14.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the day of the trip (d) the author of a book
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the person who called (d) the way bees make honey
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) compares the options (c) spots missing facts (d) hears only one side
31. 31.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “Why bother?”
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the reason leaves fall
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
36. 36.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the city she lives in
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the cause of the fight (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the reason she cried
39. 39.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”

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