Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 383 · 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 a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) listens to both sides (d) spots missing facts
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “Who cares?”
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) trusts any website (d) never asks why
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
15. 15.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
20. 20.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the date of the exam (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the time of the match
24. 24.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) argues anyway (c) gets angry (d) hides the fact
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) who
27. 27.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
34. 34.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) how
36. 36.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker

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