Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 275 · 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.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to stop asking (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
2. 2.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
5. 5.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) where
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the spot your bag is (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the year it was built
14. 14.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) tell everyone (c) plan a holiday (d) believe it at once
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the player who scored (c) the friend who helped (d) the reason for a delay
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
19. 19.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
20. 20.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the place of the party (d) the cause of the fight
25. 25.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “Why eggs?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) changes mind with proof (c) thinks before deciding (d) ignores the facts
27. 27.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) asks “How do you know?”
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the person who called (c) the room of the meeting (d) the steps to make tea
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) the bus is full (d) just because
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) just because
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking

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