Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 347 · 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: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
17. 17.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
18. 18.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
22. 22.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the place of the party
24. 24.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the cause of the fight (c) the time of the match (d) the reason for a delay
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the place of the party (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the steps to make tea
32. 32.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
36. 36.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False

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