Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 153 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Is it new?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason she cried
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the year it was built (c) the date of the exam (d) the cause of the fight
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
11. 11.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Are you sure?”
12. 12.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way bees make honey
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
17. 17.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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
23. 23.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) thinks before deciding (c) spots missing facts (d) believes every rumour
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
28. 28.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to stop asking
29. 29.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) how (b) why (c) who (d) where
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks good questions (c) shares without checking (d) listens to both sides
34. 34.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the spot your bag is (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the way bees make honey
37. 37.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the exact date (c) the school name (d) your best friend
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) never asks why (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) copies what all do
40. 40.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True

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