Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 228 · 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: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) looks for reasons (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
3. 3.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
4. 4.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the reason she cried (d) the purpose of a rule
7. 7.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
10. 10.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the friend who helped (c) the author of a book (d) the year it was built
12. 12.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to look busy (c) to waste time (d) to avoid mistakes
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
15. 15.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) copies what all do (c) asks good questions (d) thinks before deciding
16. 16.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
17. 17.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Is it break time?”
28. 28.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the cause of the fight (c) the player who scored (d) the way to fold a boat
31. 31.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
33. 33.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks good questions (b) copies what all do (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the day of the trip (c) the room of the meeting (d) the author of a book
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
36. 36.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who

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