Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 28 · 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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the road is closed
6. 6.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it new?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the author of a book (c) the year it was built (d) the date of the exam
18. 18.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
19. 19.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to win every fight (c) to stop asking (d) to make better choices
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the way bees make honey (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to tie a knot
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
25. 25.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the spot your bag is (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the reason for a delay
29. 29.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
31. 31.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a test for the teacher (c) a question to tease (d) a question to stall
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) spots missing facts (c) changes mind with proof (d) copies what all do
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears only a friend (c) hears both sides (d) backs the louder one

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