Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 211 · 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: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
4. 4.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the way bees make honey (c) the person in charge (d) the day of the trip
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the steps to make tea (c) the reason she cried (d) the reason leaves fall
12. 12.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) how
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the place of the party (c) the friend who helped (d) the way to fold a boat
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the day of the trip (c) the method to grow beans (d) the date of the exam
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
26. 26.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
27. 27.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) listens to both sides (b) hears only one side (c) never asks why (d) copies what all do
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) changes mind with proof (d) believes every rumour
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the reason for a delay (c) the author of a book (d) the hour the shop opens
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.🔍 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 author of a book
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed

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