Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 189 · 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.True or false: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the author of a book (d) the purpose of a rule
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
10. 10.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
26. 26.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) ignores the facts (c) checks the facts first (d) decides in a hurry
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) decides in a hurry (c) never asks why (d) looks for reasons
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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