Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 21 · 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.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to stop asking (c) to win every fight (d) to make better choices
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the person in charge (c) the author of a book (d) the friend who helped
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the person who called (c) the method to grow beans (d) the way bees make honey
7. 7.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to waste time (d) to annoy people
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the steps to make tea (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason for a delay
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
13. 13.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
14. 14.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the colour of ink (c) the exact date (d) your best friend
16. 16.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
20. 20.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the reason for a delay (c) the room of the meeting (d) the reason leaves fall
24. 24.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
25. 25.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way bees make honey (d) the author of a book
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
29. 29.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) looks for reasons (d) copies what all do
30. 30.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Is it blue?”
32. 32.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) clear, fair thinking
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when

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