Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 12 · 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: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) thinks before deciding (c) shares without checking (d) looks for reasons
3. 3.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) decides in a hurry (b) listens to both sides (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) checks the facts first
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the author of a book (d) the friend who helped
14. 14.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “How do you know?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason she cried (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the way to fold a boat
16. 16.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to win every fight (c) to stop asking (d) to make better choices
19. 19.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) changes mind with proof (c) asks good questions (d) ignores the facts
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) where
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) listens to both sides (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) how
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the method to grow beans (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the shelf with atlases
36. 36.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the year it was built (c) the day of the trip (d) the purpose of a rule
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when

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