Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 341 · 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.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
3. 3.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
7. 7.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
8. 8.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) when
10. 10.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
16. 16.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) checks the facts first (d) never asks why
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason she cried
25. 25.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the city she lives in (c) the person in charge (d) the shelf with atlases
27. 27.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) changes their mind (c) gets angry (d) argues anyway
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the person who called (c) the player who scored (d) the person in charge
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the cause of the fight (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the spot your bag is
34. 34.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Is it break time?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”

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