Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 385 · 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.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) listens to both sides (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the method to grow beans (d) the friend who helped
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) where
7. 7.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) how
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) trusts any website (c) checks the facts first (d) looks for reasons
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
12. 12.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the person in charge (d) the year it was built
17. 17.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
19. 19.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
22. 22.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the room of the meeting (c) the place of the party (d) the city she lives in
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to tie a knot
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to make tea
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
28. 28.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the author of a book (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the way bees make honey
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
31. 31.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) believes every rumour (c) asks good questions (d) copies what all do
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
36. 36.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to win every fight
38. 38.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the place of the party
40. 40.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True

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