Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 182 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) compares the options (c) looks for reasons (d) checks the facts first
2. 2.🔦 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?”
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) why
5. 5.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) believe it at once (c) plan a holiday (d) tell everyone
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) changes mind with proof (c) listens to both sides (d) decides in a hurry
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the time of the match (d) the cause of the fight
11. 11.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the method to grow beans (c) the spot your bag is (d) the year it was built
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
23. 23.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
30. 30.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
34. 34.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
35. 35.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the steps to make tea (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason for a delay
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the person who called (c) the place of the party (d) the player who scored

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