Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 137 · 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.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) checks the facts first (c) never asks why (d) trusts any website
5. 5.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason for a delay (c) the way bees make honey (d) the author of a book
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “hears only one side” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
17. 17.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
18. 18.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
21. 21.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) criticising people (c) clear, fair thinking (d) believing all you hear
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
23. 23.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the place of the party (c) the person in charge (d) the hour the shop opens
28. 28.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) who
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
31. 31.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the friend who helped (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to tie a knot
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the person who called

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