Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 245 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
12. 12.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the time of the match (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the day of the trip
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the city she lives in (c) the friend who helped (d) the spot your bag is
20. 20.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
22. 22.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.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
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the time of the match (c) the person in charge (d) the steps to make tea
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) never asks why (c) decides in a hurry (d) checks the facts first
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
32. 32.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a test for the teacher
33. 33.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”
34. 34.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the steps to make tea (c) the player who scored (d) the place of the party
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the day of the trip (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the reason for a delay
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) ignores the facts (c) thinks before deciding (d) looks for reasons
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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