Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 243 · 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 found with a “where” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the year it was built (c) the room of the meeting (d) the purpose of a rule
2. 2.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
6. 6.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) compares the options (c) trusts any website (d) asks “How do you know?”
7. 7.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
9. 9.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) asks good questions (c) ignores the facts (d) never asks why
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the date of the exam (d) the place of the party
16. 16.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
21. 21.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) listens to both sides (d) believes every rumour
24. 24.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
25. 25.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the spot your bag is (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the hour the shop opens
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) listens to both sides (c) asks good questions (d) looks for reasons
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the person in charge (c) the cause of the fight (d) the steps to tie a knot
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) pretend you got it (c) guess the way (d) ask them to repeat it
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) end of story
38. 38.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
40. 40.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) thinking very fast (c) believing all you hear (d) clear, fair thinking

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