Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 307 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the reason she cried (c) the author of a book (d) the time of the match
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) trusts any website (c) decides in a hurry (d) listens to both sides
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) when
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to make tea
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the cause of the fight (c) the place of the party (d) the spot your bag is
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) ignores the facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) changes mind with proof
18. 18.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) copies what all do (c) thinks before deciding (d) asks “How do you know?”
19. 19.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) nod and walk off (c) pretend you got it (d) ask them to repeat it
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Which one, please?”
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
26. 26.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Are eggs round?”
29. 29.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
32. 32.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
34. 34.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
37. 37.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Where do I pay?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “What makes it best?”
39. 39.True or false: “copies what all do” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 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

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