Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 418 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to annoy people (c) to look busy (d) to waste time
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
6. 6.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the reason for a delay (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason she cried
10. 10.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) believes every rumour (c) thinks before deciding (d) never asks why
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) never asks why (c) believes every rumour (d) changes mind with proof
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) thinks before deciding (c) checks the facts first (d) trusts any website
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) just because
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
25. 25.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the steps to make tea (c) the cause of the fight (d) the way to fold a boat
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) trust me
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
30. 30.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the steps to make tea (c) the way bees make honey (d) the method to grow beans
35. 35.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the author of a book (c) the person who called (d) the date of the exam
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the player who scored (c) the place of the party (d) the shelf with atlases
39. 39.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking

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