Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 370 · 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 question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) why
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
5. 5.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) compares the options (c) trusts any website (d) hears only one side
7. 7.🏫 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
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) spots missing facts (c) changes mind with proof (d) ignores the facts
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) spots missing facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) shares without checking
11. 11.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) checks the facts first (c) ignores the facts (d) changes mind with proof
19. 19.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the author of a book (c) the spot your bag is (d) the method to grow beans
21. 21.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
22. 22.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) checks the facts first (c) looks for reasons (d) believes every rumour
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) copies what all do (c) shares without checking (d) hears only one side
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
25. 25.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) decides in a hurry (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) checks the facts first
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the city she lives in (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the way to fold a boat
33. 33.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
34. 34.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to avoid mistakes

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