Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 196 · 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.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
2. 2.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the colour of ink (c) your best friend (d) the exact date
3. 3.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the room of the meeting (c) the author of a book (d) the shelf with atlases
5. 5.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) trusts any website (c) listens to both sides (d) asks “How do you know?”
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
14. 14.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Is it new?”
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the reason for a delay (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the way to fold a boat
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
19. 19.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) believes every rumour (c) asks good questions (d) ignores the facts
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
26. 26.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
33. 33.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the person in charge (c) the cause of the fight (d) the author of a book
37. 37.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) believe it at once (c) tell everyone (d) check with the school
39. 39.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to look clever (c) to stop asking (d) to make better choices
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the person who called (c) the player who scored (d) the person in charge

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