Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 283 · 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 question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason she cried (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the hour the shop opens
10. 10.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) just because
13. 13.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
15. 15.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
20. 20.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) guess the way (c) ask them to repeat it (d) pretend you got it
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the player who scored (d) the shelf with atlases
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Is it break time?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
32. 32.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
35. 35.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) copies a friend (c) flips a coin (d) stops and thinks
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
38. 38.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”

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