Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 393 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the method to grow beans (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the steps to make tea
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) listens to both sides (d) decides in a hurry
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) changes mind with proof (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts
6. 6.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to stop asking (c) to win every fight (d) to make better choices
7. 7.💡 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) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the city she lives in (c) the player who scored (d) the shelf with atlases
11. 11.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the date of the exam (c) the city she lives in (d) the cause of the fight
19. 19.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) believes every rumour
24. 24.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Are eggs round?”
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
26. 26.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
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
33. 33.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) it saves water
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the method to grow beans (c) the friend who helped (d) the way bees make honey
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
38. 38.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”

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