Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 125 · 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: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Which one, please?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Why homework?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.True or false: “never asks why” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
7. 7.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the method to grow beans (c) the place of the party (d) the person in charge
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
11. 11.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
14. 14.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
19. 19.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) checks the facts first (c) shares without checking (d) decides in a hurry
20. 20.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) how
21. 21.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the reason she cried (d) the way to fold a boat
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the method to grow beans (c) the player who scored (d) the steps to tie a knot
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the steps to make tea (c) the date of the exam (d) the player who scored
27. 27.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
29. 29.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
33. 33.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the school name (c) your best friend (d) the exact date
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the reason for a delay (c) the author of a book (d) the date of the exam
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking

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