Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 391 · 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: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
6. 6.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to look busy
8. 8.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to look clever (c) to stop asking (d) to win every fight
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
10. 10.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “What makes it best?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
11. 11.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it new?”
16. 16.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date
17. 17.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) trusts any website (c) looks for reasons (d) thinks before deciding
19. 19.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) trusts any website (c) copies what all do (d) shares without checking
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) checks the facts first (c) shares without checking (d) hears only one side
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
25. 25.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) or (d) maybe
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) end of story
29. 29.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason for a delay (d) the hour the shop opens
31. 31.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the time of the match (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the reason she cried
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) never asks why (c) changes mind with proof (d) decides in a hurry
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
40. 40.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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