Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 333 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the player who scored (c) the reason for a delay (d) the date of the exam
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the date of the exam (c) the spot your bag is (d) the city she lives in
4. 4.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) check with the school (c) believe it at once (d) tell everyone
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to make tea (c) the method to grow beans (d) the time of the match
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
7. 7.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
10. 10.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the time of the match (c) the author of a book (d) the spot your bag is
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
16. 16.True or false: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason she cried (d) the place of the party
20. 20.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) nod and walk off (c) guess the way (d) pretend you got it
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
24. 24.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Is it big?”
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) ignores the facts (c) spots missing facts (d) hears only one side
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💡 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
33. 33.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
34. 34.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
36. 36.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) who
39. 39.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date

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