Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 430 · 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.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person who called (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the friend who helped
4. 4.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
6. 6.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a test for the teacher
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
8. 8.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the method to grow beans (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the reason she cried
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) spots missing facts (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
14. 14.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to look busy (c) to waste time (d) to avoid mistakes
15. 15.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “What makes it best?”
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
17. 17.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) the exact date
18. 18.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) ignores the facts (c) shares without checking (d) changes mind with proof
20. 20.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) decides in a hurry (c) ignores the facts (d) thinks before deciding
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the place of the party
25. 25.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears both sides (b) hears only a friend (c) backs the louder one (d) walks away
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) just because
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) why
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
31. 31.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) never asks why (d) changes mind with proof
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the year it was built (c) the spot your bag is (d) the day of the trip
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the time of the match (c) the steps to make tea (d) the person who called
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
39. 39.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) decides in a hurry (b) looks for reasons (c) compares the options (d) changes mind with proof
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the friend who helped (c) the place of the party (d) the shelf with atlases

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