Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 335 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
2. 2.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
5. 5.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “Is it lunch yet?”
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) compares the options (c) copies what all do (d) trusts any website
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the way bees make honey (c) the spot your bag is (d) the reason for a delay
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
10. 10.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) spots missing facts (c) ignores the facts (d) asks “How do you know?”
13. 13.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) never asks why (c) spots missing facts (d) asks “How do you know?”
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the spot your bag is (c) the year it was built (d) the cause of the fight
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason she cried (d) the steps to make tea
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the spot your bag is (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the friend who helped
22. 22.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) thinks before deciding (d) shares without checking
25. 25.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
27. 27.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔦 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?”
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
32. 32.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) where
33. 33.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) changes mind with proof (b) decides in a hurry (c) copies what all do (d) shares without checking
35. 35.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
39. 39.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when

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