Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 38 · 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.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to stop asking (c) to win every fight (d) to make better choices
2. 2.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
3. 3.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the author of a book
15. 15.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
16. 16.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) asks good questions (c) spots missing facts (d) thinks before deciding
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
21. 21.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the friend who helped (c) the date of the exam (d) the reason leaves fall
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
26. 26.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the reason she cried (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the time of the match
28. 28.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) shares without checking (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) decides in a hurry
30. 30.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True

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