Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 30 · 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 found with a “where” question? (a) the person who called (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the place of the party
2. 2.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Who played?”
3. 3.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Which page, please?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason she cried (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the purpose of a rule
7. 7.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
11. 11.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
12. 12.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
13. 13.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears both sides (b) hears only a friend (c) walks away (d) backs the louder one
15. 15.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
18. 18.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
20. 20.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
22. 22.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the person who called (c) the place of the party (d) the room of the meeting
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) who
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) never asks why (c) compares the options (d) thinks before deciding
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) because (d) but
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False

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