Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 257 · 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 question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
7. 7.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) hears only one side
9. 9.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to waste time (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to annoy people
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) just because
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the way bees make honey
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
21. 21.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
22. 22.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
23. 23.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
25. 25.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) how
27. 27.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the day of the trip (c) the time of the match (d) the hour the shop opens
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the spot your bag is (c) the person in charge (d) the way bees make honey
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the place of the party (d) the year it was built
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the room of the meeting (c) the time of the match (d) the year it was built
33. 33.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) ignores the facts
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker

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