Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 118 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the person in charge (d) the method to grow beans
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
6. 6.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) believes every rumour (c) spots missing facts (d) trusts any website
9. 9.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
11. 11.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
16. 16.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Can I skip it?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Is it easy?”
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) tell everyone (c) plan a holiday (d) check with the school
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) where
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the person in charge (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the place of the party
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking

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