Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 115 · 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.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
5. 5.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) asks good questions (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) trusts any website
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) guess the way (c) ask them to repeat it (d) pretend you got it
11. 11.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) spots missing facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) copies what all do
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) listens to both sides (c) believes every rumour (d) asks “How do you know?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
18. 18.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
19. 19.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
20. 20.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it big?”
21. 21.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) listens to both sides (c) looks for reasons (d) decides in a hurry
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
29. 29.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
38. 38.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the city she lives in (c) the date of the exam (d) the room of the meeting

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