Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 405 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
2. 2.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the spot your bag is (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the room of the meeting
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
7. 7.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) ignores the facts (c) decides in a hurry (d) compares the options
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it new?”
10. 10.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) hears only one side (c) asks good questions (d) never asks why
11. 11.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) when
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
16. 16.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
17. 17.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
19. 19.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) but (d) maybe
20. 20.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the person in charge
22. 22.True or false: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
24. 24.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) hears only one side (d) compares the options
28. 28.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason for a delay (c) the cause of the fight (d) the way bees make honey
30. 30.💡 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
31. 31.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to make better choices (c) to stop asking (d) to look clever
38. 38.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the player who scored (d) the time of the match
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the reason for a delay (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the shelf with atlases

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