Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 164 · 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.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
5. 5.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
7. 7.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) compares the options (d) ignores the facts
10. 10.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) never asks why (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) shares without checking
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
17. 17.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) ask them to repeat it (c) nod and walk off (d) pretend you got it
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
20. 20.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Is it break time?”
23. 23.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the spot your bag is (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the hour the shop opens
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
26. 26.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the spot your bag is (c) the day of the trip (d) the way bees make honey
30. 30.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
32. 32.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the time of the match (c) the person who called (d) the friend who helped
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
39. 39.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) just because (d) it is obvious

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