Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 282 · 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: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the reason she cried (c) the place of the party (d) the shelf with atlases
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) trust me
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the day of the trip (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the steps to make tea
10. 10.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) copies what all do
12. 12.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Which page, please?”
13. 13.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
18. 18.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
19. 19.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the player who scored (c) the date of the exam (d) the author of a book
24. 24.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the place of the party (c) the person in charge (d) the date of the exam
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) copies what all do (c) trusts any website (d) never asks why
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear

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