Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 136 · 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 an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
2. 2.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) hears only one side (c) ignores the facts (d) changes mind with proof
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the cause of the fight (d) the date of the exam
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
7. 7.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
8. 8.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the place of the party (c) the method to grow beans (d) the date of the exam
10. 10.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) when
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) decides in a hurry (c) compares the options (d) asks “How do you know?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the exact date (c) the colour of ink (d) the school name
15. 15.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.💡 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?”
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) never asks why (b) checks the facts first (c) listens to both sides (d) thinks before deciding
19. 19.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Are you sure?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
23. 23.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the person in charge (d) the way bees make honey
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the room of the meeting (c) the friend who helped (d) the steps to tie a knot
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
32. 32.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) ask them to repeat it (c) nod and walk off (d) pretend you got it
33. 33.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “How do you know?”
34. 34.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
35. 35.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) stops and thinks (c) picks the first idea (d) copies a friend
36. 36.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”

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