Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 424 · 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.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) hears only one side (c) ignores the facts (d) compares the options
7. 7.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
11. 11.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) maybe (d) but
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
16. 16.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the city she lives in (c) the year it was built (d) the time of the match
18. 18.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the player who scored (d) the cause of the fight
22. 22.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) believing all you hear (c) criticising people (d) thinking very fast
23. 23.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
28. 28.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) compares the options (d) hears only one side
32. 32.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
33. 33.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
34. 34.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”

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