Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 376 · 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 of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the cause of the fight (c) the room of the meeting (d) the reason she cried
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) decides in a hurry (c) spots missing facts (d) trusts any website
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) hears only one side (c) checks the facts first (d) never asks why
4. 4.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the city she lives in (c) the spot your bag is (d) the shelf with atlases
6. 6.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) where
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) how
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the spot your bag is (d) the reason she cried
13. 13.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
15. 15.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) spots missing facts (c) copies what all do (d) asks good questions
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) hears only one side (d) asks good questions
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) shares without checking (c) hears only one side (d) thinks before deciding
21. 21.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the place of the party (c) the person in charge (d) the shelf with atlases
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
28. 28.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
30. 30.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
34. 34.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
38. 38.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) shares without checking
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking

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