Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 131 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the day of the trip (c) the reason for a delay (d) the city she lives in
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the year it was built (d) the time of the match
17. 17.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
19. 19.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) copies what all do (c) changes mind with proof (d) shares without checking
20. 20.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) checks the facts first
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
23. 23.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
24. 24.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
26. 26.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) believing all you hear (c) clear, fair thinking (d) thinking very fast
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) decides in a hurry (d) changes mind with proof
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the author of a book (c) the city she lives in (d) the method to grow beans
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False

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