Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 434 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the place of the party (c) the player who scored (d) the reason for a delay
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) asks good questions (c) compares the options (d) listens to both sides
7. 7.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the date of the exam
10. 10.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
13. 13.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) ask them to repeat it (c) guess the way (d) nod and walk off
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the person in charge (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way bees make honey
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
23. 23.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Why eggs?”
25. 25.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
30. 30.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
31. 31.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) trusts any website (c) copies what all do (d) spots missing facts
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
40. 40.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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