Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 268 · 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 date of the exam? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
2. 2.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) hears only a friend (c) hears both sides (d) walks away
3. 3.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Can I skip it?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Why homework?”
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) compares the options (c) checks the facts first (d) hears only one side
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) how
11. 11.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the time of the match (d) the author of a book
18. 18.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) who
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
26. 26.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
31. 31.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) thinks before deciding (c) believes every rumour (d) changes mind with proof
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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