Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 329 · 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.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
3. 3.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) how
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the city she lives in (c) the reason she cried (d) the place of the party
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
10. 10.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) tell everyone (c) check with the school (d) plan a holiday
16. 16.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Is it easy?”
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) hears only one side (c) changes mind with proof (d) checks the facts first
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to waste time
26. 26.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “How does it work?”
27. 27.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “What makes it best?”
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the reason she cried (c) the reason for a delay (d) the way bees make honey
30. 30.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
33. 33.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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