Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 184 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
2. 2.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) how
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the steps to make tea (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the player who scored
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
9. 9.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the reason she cried (c) the friend who helped (d) the player who scored
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the player who scored (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason she cried
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) spots missing facts (c) shares without checking (d) listens to both sides
13. 13.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) spots missing facts (c) asks good questions (d) compares the options
16. 16.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the player who scored
19. 19.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) clear, fair thinking (d) thinking very fast
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) just because
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the reason for a delay (c) the player who scored (d) the friend who helped
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the author of a book
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the place of the party (c) the spot your bag is (d) the day of the trip
31. 31.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) flips a coin (c) picks the first idea (d) copies a friend
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) shares without checking (d) asks good questions
33. 33.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
35. 35.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) nod and walk off (d) ask them to repeat it
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False

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