Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 270 · 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 of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the steps to tie a knot
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
7. 7.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) how
9. 9.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) or (d) maybe
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
22. 22.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the way bees make honey (c) the place of the party (d) the city she lives in
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) compares the options (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) copies what all do
28. 28.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
33. 33.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) trust me
35. 35.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
39. 39.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when

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