Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 290 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) changes mind with proof (c) believes every rumour (d) compares the options
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) just because
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
11. 11.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the purpose of a rule
15. 15.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
16. 16.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the person who called (c) the cause of the fight (d) the hour the shop opens
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
24. 24.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it new?”
25. 25.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) when
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
28. 28.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) copies what all do
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
31. 31.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
33. 33.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) why
34. 34.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to look busy (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to waste time
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the city she lives in (c) the reason for a delay (d) the reason leaves fall
39. 39.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True

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