Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 431 · 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 time? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤔 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
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the steps to make tea (c) the reason for a delay (d) the shelf with atlases
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “How does it work?”
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the player who scored (c) the method to grow beans (d) the shelf with atlases
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) asks good questions (c) compares the options (d) ignores the facts
17. 17.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) pretend you got it (c) guess the way (d) ask them to repeat it
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) everyone has one
22. 22.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) changes their mind (c) argues anyway (d) gets angry
23. 23.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Can I skip it?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Why homework?”
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “hears only one side” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the player who scored (c) the spot your bag is (d) the steps to tie a knot
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
31. 31.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
33. 33.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) where
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the author of a book (c) the day of the trip (d) the shelf with atlases
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) ignores the facts (d) changes mind with proof
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the room of the meeting (c) the city she lives in (d) the shelf with atlases
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water

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