Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 312 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “never asks why” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
6. 6.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) it is obvious
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the spot your bag is (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the time of the match
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the person who called
13. 13.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the exact date (d) the colour of ink
14. 14.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) clear, fair thinking
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
17. 17.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
18. 18.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
19. 19.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) looks for reasons (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) trusts any website
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the reason for a delay (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the cause of the fight
21. 21.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason she cried (d) the room of the meeting
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the cause of the fight (c) the date of the exam (d) the hour the shop opens
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the time of the match (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the date of the exam
35. 35.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
36. 36.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
39. 39.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) ignores the facts (c) listens to both sides (d) compares the options

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