Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 33 · 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.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
6. 6.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
7. 7.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
10. 10.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
11. 11.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to waste time (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to annoy people
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
14. 14.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) where
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) asks good questions (c) believes every rumour (d) listens to both sides
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Who cares?”
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
26. 26.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
30. 30.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) checks the facts first (c) believes every rumour (d) copies what all do
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
34. 34.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
40. 40.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True

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