Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 351 · 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) end of story (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) trust me
2. 2.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
3. 3.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) how
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the player who scored (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the year it was built
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) shares without checking (c) thinks before deciding (d) listens to both sides
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the day of the trip (d) the way bees make honey
18. 18.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) plan a holiday (c) tell everyone (d) check with the school
19. 19.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
25. 25.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
27. 27.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) listens to both sides (c) checks the facts first (d) copies what all do
28. 28.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
31. 31.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) gets angry (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
32. 32.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) believes every rumour (c) trusts any website (d) never asks why
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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