Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 311 · 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 a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
3. 3.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Do you have it?”
4. 4.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
7. 7.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) copies a friend (b) picks the first idea (c) stops and thinks (d) flips a coin
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.🌧️ 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?”
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
11. 11.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) ignores the facts (c) shares without checking (d) decides in a hurry
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) spots missing facts (d) ignores the facts
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the person in charge (c) the person who called (d) the author of a book
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person who called (b) the time of the match (c) the author of a book (d) the friend who helped
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the day of the trip (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the year it was built
19. 19.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) how
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) hears only one side (c) listens to both sides (d) asks “How do you know?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the cause of the fight (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason for a delay
33. 33.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the author of a book (d) the day of the trip
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
36. 36.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) believe it at once (c) tell everyone (d) check with the school
37. 37.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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