Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 381 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
2. 2.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the spot your bag is (c) the day of the trip (d) the reason she cried
5. 5.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
9. 9.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) hears only one side (c) decides in a hurry (d) trusts any website
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
18. 18.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a question to stall
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) copies what all do (d) listens to both sides
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) it saves water
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
27. 27.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) where
29. 29.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it big?”
32. 32.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) nod and walk off (c) guess the way (d) pretend you got it
33. 33.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
36. 36.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question

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