Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 124 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the city she lives in (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person in charge
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the reason for a delay (c) the way bees make honey (d) the way to fold a boat
5. 5.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) trust me
10. 10.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) end of story
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the date of the exam (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the person in charge
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) rude questions
17. 17.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
19. 19.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the time of the match (d) the person in charge
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) checks the facts first (c) hears only one side (d) never asks why
24. 24.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the place of the party (c) the author of a book (d) the player who scored
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) hears only one side (c) ignores the facts (d) asks good questions
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
29. 29.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) thinks before deciding (c) believes every rumour (d) ignores the facts
31. 31.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
35. 35.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) spots missing facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) thinks before deciding
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify

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