Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 29 · 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.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) listens to both sides (b) copies what all do (c) shares without checking (d) trusts any website
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the friend who helped (c) the person who called (d) the person in charge
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the author of a book (c) the person who called (d) the steps to make tea
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
13. 13.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the year it was built (d) the room of the meeting
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
17. 17.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) no questions
19. 19.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) ignores the facts (d) looks for reasons
20. 20.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) because I said so
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) clear, fair thinking
30. 30.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) because I said so
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
33. 33.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the player who scored (c) the cause of the fight (d) the room of the meeting
35. 35.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the author of a book (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the friend who helped
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the city she lives in (c) the room of the meeting (d) the author of a book
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed

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