Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 303 · 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.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) the exact date
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) hears only one side (c) looks for reasons (d) asks “How do you know?”
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) checks the facts first (c) ignores the facts (d) shares without checking
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) listens to both sides (c) trusts any website (d) looks for reasons
8. 8.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the person who called (d) the date of the exam
10. 10.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) decides in a hurry (b) listens to both sides (c) changes mind with proof (d) spots missing facts
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the day of the trip (c) the friend who helped (d) the reason for a delay
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the year it was built (c) the author of a book (d) the person who called
15. 15.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to annoy people (c) to look busy (d) to waste time
16. 16.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Can I skip it?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Why homework?”
17. 17.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) copies a friend (c) flips a coin (d) stops and thinks
19. 19.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
24. 24.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) tell everyone (c) plan a holiday (d) believe it at once
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
26. 26.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the person who called (d) the player who scored
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
32. 32.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) looks for reasons (c) checks the facts first (d) compares the options
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the cause of the fight (c) the player who scored (d) the day of the trip
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the year it was built (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the time of the match
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the method to grow beans (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way to fold a boat
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the spot your bag is (c) the way bees make honey (d) the time of the match

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