Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 425 · 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: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the person in charge (d) the steps to tie a knot
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) trust me
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Why eggs?”
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
8. 8.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to look busy
9. 9.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) where
10. 10.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) checks the facts first
17. 17.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
18. 18.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the exact date (c) the school name (d) the colour of ink
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
20. 20.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) how
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the place of the party (d) the person who called
27. 27.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
35. 35.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
36. 36.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the day of the trip (c) the reason she cried (d) the date of the exam
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the purpose of a rule

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