Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 415 · 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 word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the year it was built (c) the place of the party (d) the person who called
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the year it was built (c) the reason for a delay (d) the method to grow beans
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
11. 11.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the exact date (c) your best friend (d) the school name
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the year it was built (c) the friend who helped (d) the city she lives in
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the spot your bag is (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the city she lives in
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) changes mind with proof (c) copies what all do (d) spots missing facts
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) where
18. 18.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “How does it work?”
20. 20.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) thinks before deciding
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
22. 22.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
23. 23.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
25. 25.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) nod and walk off (c) pretend you got it (d) ask them to repeat it
28. 28.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) spots missing facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) hears only one side (d) copies what all do
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
32. 32.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the date of the exam (c) the time of the match (d) the day of the trip
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) just because
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
38. 38.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason for a delay (d) the place of the party

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