Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 339 · 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.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) who
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
8. 8.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the way bees make honey (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the author of a book
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) decides in a hurry (c) compares the options (d) believes every rumour
14. 14.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
21. 21.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) your best friend (c) the school name (d) the colour of ink
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the player who scored (c) the steps to make tea (d) the date of the exam
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) how
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) why
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) an idea said to be true
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) believes every rumour (d) never asks why
35. 35.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
36. 36.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) looks for reasons (d) copies what all do
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True

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