Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 121 · 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 a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) trust me
2. 2.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
8. 8.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the person in charge (c) the way bees make honey (d) the steps to tie a knot
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person in charge (c) the person who called (d) the steps to tie a knot
12. 12.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
13. 13.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) decides in a hurry (c) changes mind with proof (d) asks good questions
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) copies what all do
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to stop asking
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) listens to both sides (c) hears only one side (d) decides in a hurry
19. 19.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to look busy (d) to waste time
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
29. 29.True or false: “hears only one side” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) spots missing facts (c) trusts any website (d) ignores the facts
31. 31.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
32. 32.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Which one, please?”
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
40. 40.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True

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