Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 188 · 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 spot your bag is? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) where
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks good questions (b) trusts any website (c) copies what all do (d) hears only one side
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) shares without checking
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) why
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the purpose of a rule
13. 13.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) when
14. 14.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
15. 15.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) believes every rumour (c) copies what all do (d) decides in a hurry
21. 21.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
25. 25.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
26. 26.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the cause of the fight (d) the city she lives in
28. 28.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
29. 29.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) checks the facts first
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the person who called (d) the friend who helped
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the year it was built (c) the spot your bag is (d) the day of the trip
33. 33.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) looks for reasons (c) asks good questions (d) spots missing facts
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) why
36. 36.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the time of the match (c) the friend who helped (d) the player who scored
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Is it break time?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Is it break time?”
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the player who scored (d) the spot your bag is

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