Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 142 · 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: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) or (d) but
3. 3.True or false: “trusts any website” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the person who called (c) the cause of the fight (d) the year it was built
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
6. 6.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “How many eggs?”
7. 7.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
14. 14.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the friend who helped (c) the author of a book (d) the day of the trip
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) clear, fair thinking
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the author of a book (c) the room of the meeting (d) the day of the trip
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
33. 33.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the friend who helped (c) the spot your bag is (d) the date of the exam
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the way bees make honey (c) the person in charge (d) the person who called
37. 37.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the exact date (d) the school name
38. 38.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
39. 39.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
40. 40.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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