Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 183 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
3. 3.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.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) “How many do I bring?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
6. 6.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the way bees make honey
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the year it was built
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) how
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a why question
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the day of the trip (c) the city she lives in (d) the room of the meeting
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
15. 15.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to win every fight (c) to look clever (d) to make better choices
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
21. 21.🛒 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?”
22. 22.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) asks good questions (d) believes every rumour
23. 23.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) changes mind with proof (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
28. 28.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the way bees make honey (c) the date of the exam (d) the person in charge
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the shelf with atlases
32. 32.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the reason she cried (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person who called
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
35. 35.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) spots missing facts (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) trusts any website

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