Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 155 · 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 found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the reason for a delay (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the friend who helped
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
8. 8.💡 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?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) believes every rumour (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) looks for reasons
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the reason she cried (c) the reason for a delay (d) the reason leaves fall
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the exact date (c) the colour of ink (d) your best friend
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
21. 21.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
23. 23.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
26. 26.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the author of a book (c) the friend who helped (d) the person in charge
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) where
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) trusts any website (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
35. 35.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the spot your bag is (c) the way bees make honey (d) the steps to make tea
39. 39.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) when

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