Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 34 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
3. 3.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the reason for a delay (c) the day of the trip (d) the steps to make tea
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the friend who helped (d) the person in charge
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
10. 10.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) when
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
15. 15.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “How does it work?”
16. 16.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) looks for reasons (c) copies what all do (d) ignores the facts
19. 19.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) when
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
22. 22.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the day of the trip (c) the date of the exam (d) the method to grow beans
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the city she lives in (c) the author of a book (d) the friend who helped
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
26. 26.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
27. 27.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) walks away (c) hears only a friend (d) hears both sides
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
29. 29.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the cause of the fight (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the player who scored
31. 31.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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