Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 285 · 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: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) how
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason for a delay (d) the reason she cried
14. 14.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the author of a book (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the player who scored
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to make tea (c) the day of the trip (d) the method to grow beans
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) asks good questions (c) changes mind with proof (d) believes every rumour
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
26. 26.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) never asks why (b) checks the facts first (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) listens to both sides
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the place of the party (c) the player who scored (d) the steps to make tea
31. 31.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
32. 32.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) criticising people (c) clear, fair thinking (d) believing all you hear
33. 33.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) why
34. 34.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Why eggs?”
35. 35.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) when
36. 36.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
37. 37.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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