Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 221 · 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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) spots missing facts (c) looks for reasons (d) listens to both sides
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the friend who helped (c) the player who scored (d) the shelf with atlases
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) where
13. 13.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
14. 14.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
16. 16.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) thinks before deciding (c) never asks why (d) believes every rumour
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the player who scored
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
22. 22.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
23. 23.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
25. 25.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) how
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) listens to both sides (c) looks for reasons (d) decides in a hurry
32. 32.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
33. 33.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) believes every rumour (c) changes mind with proof (d) decides in a hurry
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) checks the facts first (c) thinks before deciding (d) changes mind with proof
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the friend who helped (c) the time of the match (d) the city she lives in
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.📣 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
40. 40.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False

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