Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 175 · 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.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
2. 2.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
3. 3.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears both sides (c) hears only a friend (d) backs the louder one
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) how
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the time of the match (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the city she lives in
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the way bees make honey (d) the reason leaves fall
12. 12.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
13. 13.💡 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) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
16. 16.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to stall (c) a question to tease (d) a question to understand
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
20. 20.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “never asks why” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) spots missing facts (c) listens to both sides (d) checks the facts first
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the spot your bag is (c) the room of the meeting (d) the player who scored
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) checks the facts first (c) compares the options (d) asks good questions
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
39. 39.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when

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