Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 139 · 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: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
3. 3.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
7. 7.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
8. 8.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) your best friend (c) the school name (d) the exact date
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the steps to make tea (d) the room of the meeting
12. 12.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
16. 16.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Why eggs?”
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) decides in a hurry
24. 24.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the day of the trip (d) the steps to make tea
26. 26.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
27. 27.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) where
29. 29.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
30. 30.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) who
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) copies a friend (c) flips a coin (d) stops and thinks
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
40. 40.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Can I skip it?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Which one, please?”

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