Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 174 · 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 question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
2. 2.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears both sides (b) hears only a friend (c) backs the louder one (d) walks away
3. 3.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it big?”
5. 5.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) spots missing facts (c) trusts any website (d) compares the options
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) where
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the method to grow beans (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the way bees make honey
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) shares without checking (c) hears only one side (d) ignores the facts
14. 14.✅ 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the city she lives in (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person in charge
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) gets angry (c) argues anyway (d) hides the fact
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) when (b) why (c) how (d) where
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the reason for a delay (c) the room of the meeting (d) the purpose of a rule
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the cause of the fight (c) the day of the trip (d) the time of the match
22. 22.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the city she lives in (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the shelf with atlases
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
29. 29.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Are you sure?”
30. 30.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) check with the school (c) tell everyone (d) plan a holiday
35. 35.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the steps to make tea (c) the person in charge (d) the player who scored
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) decides in a hurry (c) hears only one side (d) never asks why
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the reason she cried (c) the steps to make tea (d) the friend who helped
39. 39.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) how
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the day of the trip (c) the person in charge (d) the reason leaves fall

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids