Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 280 · 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: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) checks the facts first (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
9. 9.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason for a delay (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the reason she cried
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
14. 14.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
17. 17.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) copies what all do (c) compares the options (d) decides in a hurry
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) end of story (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the time of the match (d) the steps to make tea
25. 25.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the date of the exam (c) the time of the match (d) the hour the shop opens
28. 28.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
30. 30.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) who
32. 32.True or false: “copies what all do” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the reason leaves fall
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
40. 40.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True

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