Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 428 · 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: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) listens to both sides (c) shares without checking (d) decides in a hurry
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
7. 7.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to look busy (d) to annoy people
8. 8.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) never asks why (c) spots missing facts (d) shares without checking
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) changes mind with proof (c) checks the facts first (d) decides in a hurry
15. 15.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Is it break time?”
20. 20.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
21. 21.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) nod and walk off (c) ask them to repeat it (d) guess the way
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
25. 25.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
29. 29.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
30. 30.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the spot your bag is (c) the room of the meeting (d) the city she lives in
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the reason she cried (c) the person in charge (d) the place of the party
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) trusts any website (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) looks for reasons (d) asks good questions
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the room of the meeting (c) the date of the exam (d) the method to grow beans
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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