Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 43 · 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 word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
2. 2.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
8. 8.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the steps to make tea (d) the room of the meeting
10. 10.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) argues anyway (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
11. 11.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
12. 12.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the cause of the fight (c) the spot your bag is (d) the city she lives in
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) believe it at once (c) check with the school (d) plan a holiday
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
19. 19.💡 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
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) spots missing facts (c) hears only one side (d) believes every rumour
24. 24.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
27. 27.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
28. 28.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
29. 29.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) stops and thinks (c) copies a friend (d) flips a coin
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
35. 35.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) where
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) shares without checking (c) ignores the facts (d) believes every rumour

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