Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 320 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the place of the party (c) the person who called (d) the spot your bag is
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
9. 9.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
10. 10.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to look busy (d) to annoy people
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the place of the party (c) the day of the trip (d) the city she lives in
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
23. 23.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the way bees make honey (c) the spot your bag is (d) the steps to make tea
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) trusts any website (c) ignores the facts (d) asks good questions
27. 27.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Which page, please?”
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
30. 30.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) trusts any website (c) decides in a hurry (d) listens to both sides
31. 31.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
33. 33.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person in charge (c) the author of a book (d) the place of the party
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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