Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 380 · 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 day of the trip? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) where
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
3. 3.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
5. 5.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
8. 8.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) flips a coin (c) copies a friend (d) stops and thinks
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
12. 12.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the cause of the fight (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the friend who helped
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the reason for a delay (c) the year it was built (d) the date of the exam
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) listens to both sides (c) believes every rumour (d) hears only one side
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
26. 26.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
29. 29.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
31. 31.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) thinks before deciding
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the author of a book (c) the person who called (d) the place of the party
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the steps to make tea (d) the method to grow beans
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who

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