Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 241 · 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.💡 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
2. 2.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
3. 3.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a question to understand (c) a question to stall (d) a test for the teacher
7. 7.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
9. 9.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
16. 16.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person who called (c) the person in charge (d) the way to fold a boat
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person in charge (c) the friend who helped (d) the day of the trip
20. 20.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
21. 21.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Which page, please?”
29. 29.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the room of the meeting
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the player who scored (d) the steps to make tea
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) ignores the facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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