Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 448 · 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.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
3. 3.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the day of the trip (c) the date of the exam (d) the hour the shop opens
7. 7.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
12. 12.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
14. 14.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to look busy (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to waste time
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) checks the facts first (c) shares without checking (d) spots missing facts
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a test for the teacher (c) a question to stall (d) a question to tease
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) looks for reasons (c) thinks before deciding (d) shares without checking
25. 25.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
28. 28.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) who
38. 38.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) hears only one side (c) checks the facts first (d) never asks why
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the steps to make tea (c) the cause of the fight (d) the way bees make honey

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