Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 256 · 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.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
7. 7.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) the exact date
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the place of the party (c) the way bees make honey (d) the person in charge
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
13. 13.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
14. 14.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Why bother?”
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the year it was built (c) the author of a book (d) the steps to tie a knot
20. 20.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
22. 22.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) copies a friend (c) flips a coin (d) stops and thinks
23. 23.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the cause of the fight (c) the person who called (d) the reason for a delay
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) ignores the facts (c) shares without checking (d) copies what all do
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) asks good questions (c) looks for reasons (d) checks the facts first
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) copies what all do (d) hears only one side
33. 33.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
35. 35.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Which one, please?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Is it easy?”
37. 37.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
39. 39.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”

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