Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 23 · 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 word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) never asks why
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason she cried
6. 6.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) asks good questions (c) spots missing facts (d) never asks why
7. 7.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) never asks why (c) spots missing facts (d) shares without checking
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) just because
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the way bees make honey (c) the person in charge (d) the shelf with atlases
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
15. 15.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
16. 16.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
17. 17.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) listens to both sides (c) shares without checking (d) checks the facts first
21. 21.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
23. 23.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
27. 27.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the friend who helped (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person who called
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
30. 30.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
32. 32.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “How does it work?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) compares the options (c) believes every rumour (d) thinks before deciding
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason for a delay
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) just because
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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