Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 323 · 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 found with a “why” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the place of the party (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the steps to tie a knot
2. 2.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the steps to make tea (c) the method to grow beans (d) the place of the party
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) listens to both sides (b) believes every rumour (c) trusts any website (d) decides in a hurry
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the place of the party (c) the city she lives in (d) the method to grow beans
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
13. 13.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the author of a book (c) the reason for a delay (d) the person in charge
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
18. 18.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🌧️ 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?”
21. 21.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
22. 22.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears only a friend (c) hears both sides (d) backs the louder one
24. 24.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the cause of the fight
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.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
33. 33.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) the exact date
35. 35.🔁 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
36. 36.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
37. 37.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the reason she cried (c) the person who called (d) the reason leaves fall

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