Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 313 · 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 word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) how
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) changes mind with proof (b) decides in a hurry (c) never asks why (d) trusts any website
3. 3.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the way bees make honey (c) the time of the match (d) the way to fold a boat
8. 8.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to stall (c) a question to tease (d) a question to understand
9. 9.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) argues anyway (c) hides the fact (d) gets angry
14. 14.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the person who called (c) the room of the meeting (d) the date of the exam
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) nod and walk off
19. 19.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
22. 22.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Why homework?”
23. 23.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
25. 25.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) decides in a hurry (c) compares the options (d) asks good questions
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the day of the trip (c) the steps to make tea (d) the date of the exam
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
33. 33.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason for a delay (d) the purpose of a rule
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the person in charge
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
40. 40.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) when

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