Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 192 · 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: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) why
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
9. 9.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
20. 20.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
21. 21.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
22. 22.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) thinks before deciding (d) believes every rumour
24. 24.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
27. 27.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
32. 32.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Why bother?”
34. 34.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
36. 36.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker

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