Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 413 · 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: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Why bother?”
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the place of the party (c) the date of the exam (d) the reason she cried
9. 9.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) just because
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
12. 12.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) ignores the facts (c) never asks why (d) checks the facts first
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the cause of the fight (d) the spot your bag is
15. 15.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) check with the school (c) believe it at once (d) tell everyone
16. 16.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
20. 20.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
22. 22.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
26. 26.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
29. 29.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “What makes it best?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the method to grow beans (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the spot your bag is
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
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.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the cause of the fight (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason leaves fall
40. 40.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) mornings are rushed

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