Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 295 · 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: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
6. 6.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
12. 12.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) changes mind with proof (c) thinks before deciding (d) decides in a hurry
18. 18.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) how
19. 19.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) your best friend
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
21. 21.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) spots missing facts (c) looks for reasons (d) never asks why
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason for a delay (d) the cause of the fight
23. 23.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
24. 24.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) nod and walk off (c) ask them to repeat it (d) pretend you got it
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
26. 26.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
29. 29.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the reason for a delay (c) the city she lives in (d) the steps to tie a knot
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) believes every rumour (c) compares the options (d) listens to both sides
36. 36.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False

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