Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 302 · 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.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the day of the trip (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the place of the party
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
6. 6.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) who
11. 11.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
13. 13.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the year it was built (c) the room of the meeting (d) the hour the shop opens
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) decides in a hurry (c) looks for reasons (d) changes mind with proof
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “Why eggs?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “How many eggs?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the friend who helped (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the author of a book
29. 29.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
30. 30.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
31. 31.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) tell everyone
34. 34.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) checks the facts first (d) decides in a hurry
35. 35.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify

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