Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 374 · 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 reason she cried” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
5. 5.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the day of the trip (c) the friend who helped (d) the cause of the fight
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the way bees make honey (c) the reason for a delay (d) the day of the trip
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
11. 11.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
15. 15.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Who played?”
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the person in charge (d) the hour the shop opens
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
24. 24.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
26. 26.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
29. 29.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
31. 31.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the date of the exam (c) the year it was built (d) the time of the match
37. 37.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a question to tease (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to understand
39. 39.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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