Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 273 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) ignores the facts (c) looks for reasons (d) shares without checking
3. 3.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) believes every rumour (c) hears only one side (d) looks for reasons
5. 5.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
9. 9.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) believe it at once (c) check with the school (d) tell everyone
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason she cried (d) the person who called
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) just because
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the room of the meeting (d) the way bees make honey
19. 19.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) ignores the facts (d) thinks before deciding
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) trusts any website (d) decides in a hurry
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “What makes it best?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) decides in a hurry (c) listens to both sides (d) spots missing facts
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) changes mind with proof (c) asks good questions (d) spots missing facts
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) why
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Why homework?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
37. 37.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Why eggs?”
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the person who called (c) the day of the trip (d) the cause of the fight
39. 39.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify

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