Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 390 · 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: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) an idea said to be true (d) a funny story
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) copies what all do (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
6. 6.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Are eggs round?”
7. 7.📅 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?”
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
13. 13.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Is it easy?”
18. 18.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the author of a book (c) the person who called (d) the steps to make tea
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the way bees make honey (c) the reason for a delay (d) the spot your bag is
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) compares the options (b) believes every rumour (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
26. 26.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
30. 30.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the time of the match (d) the author of a book
39. 39.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking

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