Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 395 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the method to grow beans (c) the author of a book (d) the player who scored
4. 4.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
7. 7.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a question to stall (c) a question to tease (d) a test for the teacher
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
13. 13.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the time of the match (c) the way bees make honey (d) the steps to make tea
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) “Which page, please?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
16. 16.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) never asks why (c) hears only one side (d) asks good questions
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason she cried (d) the steps to make tea
23. 23.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Is it blue?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) thinks before deciding (c) believes every rumour (d) changes mind with proof
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
28. 28.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
33. 33.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
34. 34.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
35. 35.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) never asks why (b) thinks before deciding (c) compares the options (d) looks for reasons
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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