Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 231 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) copies what all do (c) changes mind with proof (d) hears only one side
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) believes every rumour (c) checks the facts first (d) decides in a hurry
5. 5.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) ask them to repeat it (c) nod and walk off (d) guess the way
9. 9.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
10. 10.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
13. 13.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the person in charge (c) the reason for a delay (d) the time of the match
15. 15.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “Who cares?”
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to stop asking (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the room of the meeting (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the place of the party
19. 19.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
22. 22.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
24. 24.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
26. 26.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) clear, fair thinking (c) believing all you hear (d) thinking very fast
31. 31.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) spots missing facts
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) trusts any website (c) checks the facts first (d) copies what all do
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the city she lives in (c) the author of a book (d) the player who scored
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
37. 37.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story

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