Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 372 · 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: “the time of the match” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
4. 4.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
5. 5.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) listens to both sides (c) ignores the facts (d) checks the facts first
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason for a delay (c) the reason she cried (d) the person who called
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “Is it lunch yet?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) believe it at once (c) check with the school (d) plan a holiday
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person in charge (c) the way bees make honey (d) the person who called
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a kind of question
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
23. 23.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) copies what all do (c) thinks before deciding (d) listens to both sides
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
29. 29.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) your best friend (c) the exact date (d) the colour of ink
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person who called (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the place of the party (d) the way bees make honey
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person in charge (c) the time of the match (d) the player who scored
32. 32.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to win every fight
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the date of the exam (d) the shelf with atlases
34. 34.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) decides in a hurry (c) changes mind with proof (d) ignores the facts
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the room of the meeting (c) the spot your bag is (d) the steps to tie a knot
40. 40.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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