Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 265 · 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: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) thinking very fast (c) criticising people (d) believing all you hear
4. 4.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
5. 5.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the friend who helped (d) the year it was built
7. 7.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) when
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
9. 9.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.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
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) because (c) but (d) or
15. 15.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
19. 19.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to win every fight
20. 20.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) where
28. 28.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “Is it break time?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
33. 33.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) listens to both sides (d) ignores the facts
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
39. 39.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story

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