Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 291 · 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: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the date of the exam (c) the time of the match (d) the person in charge
4. 4.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) where
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the place of the party (d) the steps to tie a knot
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) thinks before deciding (c) believes every rumour (d) trusts any website
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
11. 11.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
12. 12.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) ignores the facts (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
15. 15.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears only a friend (c) hears both sides (d) backs the louder one
20. 20.📅 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?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
23. 23.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the person in charge
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the author of a book (c) the friend who helped (d) the spot your bag is
26. 26.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
32. 32.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) picks the first idea (c) copies a friend (d) stops and thinks
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) when
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) it is obvious
38. 38.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) ignores the facts (c) changes mind with proof (d) copies what all do
39. 39.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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