Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 433 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the steps to make tea (d) the reason for a delay
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
9. 9.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
12. 12.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) your best friend
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person who called (b) the person in charge (c) the author of a book (d) the reason leaves fall
15. 15.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) when
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the time of the match (c) the date of the exam (d) the room of the meeting
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
26. 26.True or false: “Is it break time?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears only a friend (b) hears both sides (c) walks away (d) backs the louder one
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
29. 29.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
31. 31.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the friend who helped (c) the place of the party (d) the year it was built
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) where
34. 34.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) shares without checking (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) looks for reasons
35. 35.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
37. 37.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) ignores the facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) decides in a hurry
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “How many do I bring?”

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