Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 173 · 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: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the time of the match (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the city she lives in
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
7. 7.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the date of the exam (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person who called
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the time of the match (c) the player who scored (d) the city she lives in
20. 20.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) changes mind with proof (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
25. 25.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the cause of the fight (d) the time of the match
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
31. 31.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) compares the options (c) decides in a hurry (d) copies what all do
33. 33.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
37. 37.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
40. 40.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False

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