Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 145 · 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.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a question to understand (c) a question to stall (d) a test for the teacher
2. 2.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the place of the party (d) the friend who helped
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
6. 6.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person who called (b) the place of the party (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the reason leaves fall
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.💡 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
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason for a delay (c) the reason she cried (d) the shelf with atlases
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to waste time (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to look busy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) just because
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
24. 24.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the player who scored (c) the friend who helped (d) the steps to make tea
28. 28.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) checks the facts first (c) spots missing facts (d) ignores the facts
30. 30.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
31. 31.📅 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?”
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) argues anyway (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where

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