Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 420 · 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: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) thinking very fast (c) believing all you hear (d) clear, fair thinking
6. 6.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) trust me
9. 9.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the author of a book (d) the date of the exam
11. 11.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) argues anyway (c) gets angry (d) hides the fact
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
13. 13.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Who played?”
15. 15.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
16. 16.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
22. 22.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the day of the trip (c) the way bees make honey (d) the date of the exam
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
28. 28.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
29. 29.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
30. 30.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the place of the party (c) the friend who helped (d) the hour the shop opens
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the friend who helped (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to make tea
38. 38.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) spots missing facts (c) compares the options (d) never asks why
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always false (b) hard to trust (c) a fact (d) always true

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