Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 331 · 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 question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) spots missing facts (c) thinks before deciding (d) copies what all do
3. 3.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
8. 8.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
12. 12.True or false: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) looks for reasons (d) checks the facts first
17. 17.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “Why bother?”
22. 22.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) how
26. 26.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) argues anyway (c) gets angry (d) changes their mind
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the time of the match (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the friend who helped
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the place of the party (d) the steps to make tea
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the cause of the fight (c) the time of the match (d) the date of the exam
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way bees make honey (d) the way to fold a boat
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Which page, please?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking

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