Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 439 · 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.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the cause of the fight (d) the steps to make tea
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) it saves water
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) hears only one side (c) copies what all do (d) spots missing facts
15. 15.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the date of the exam (c) the steps to make tea (d) the person who called
20. 20.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) your best friend (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
22. 22.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) never asks why (d) asks “How do you know?”
23. 23.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the date of the exam (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the shelf with atlases
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
27. 27.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
28. 28.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) just because (d) because I said so
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) nod and walk off (c) guess the way (d) ask them to repeat it
35. 35.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True

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