Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 310 · 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.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the date of the exam (c) the year it was built (d) the friend who helped
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) looks for reasons (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) decides in a hurry
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the author of a book (c) the person in charge (d) the time of the match
11. 11.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) how
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
16. 16.🔦 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?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) spots missing facts (c) trusts any website (d) shares without checking
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the date of the exam (c) the year it was built (d) the shelf with atlases
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
21. 21.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the room of the meeting (c) the person who called (d) the way bees make honey
24. 24.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the friend who helped (d) the room of the meeting
29. 29.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) trusts any website (c) decides in a hurry (d) asks “How do you know?”
32. 32.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
34. 34.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) why
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) where
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) it is obvious

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