Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 287 · 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.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) just because
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the steps to make tea (c) the way bees make honey (d) the player who scored
8. 8.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
10. 10.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason she cried (d) the friend who helped
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
15. 15.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) when
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
17. 17.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the way bees make honey (c) the person who called (d) the player who scored
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
21. 21.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) where
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the cause of the fight (c) the person in charge (d) the reason leaves fall
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “How do you know?”
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
30. 30.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
34. 34.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) always true
35. 35.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) where
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) checks the facts first (d) shares without checking
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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