Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 278 · 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: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to annoy people
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the author of a book (d) the day of the trip
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) listens to both sides (c) spots missing facts (d) copies what all do
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
10. 10.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to stop asking (c) to win every fight (d) to make better choices
11. 11.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) believes every rumour (c) compares the options (d) asks good questions
12. 12.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears only a friend (b) walks away (c) hears both sides (d) backs the louder one
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) compares the options (c) hears only one side (d) believes every rumour
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it big?”
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
25. 25.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
26. 26.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) ignores the facts (c) thinks before deciding (d) looks for reasons
27. 27.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
29. 29.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
31. 31.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the spot your bag is
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the reason for a delay (d) the friend who helped
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) who
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) spots missing facts (c) listens to both sides (d) shares without checking

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