Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 45 · 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 of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the place of the party (c) the author of a book (d) the reason for a delay
2. 2.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) no questions
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) never asks why (c) thinks before deciding (d) asks good questions
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) compares the options (c) copies what all do (d) hears only one side
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
10. 10.🔦 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?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks good questions (c) changes mind with proof (d) decides in a hurry
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) why
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) ignores the facts (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) who
16. 16.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) changes their mind (c) gets angry (d) hides the fact
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
21. 21.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to understand (c) a question to stall (d) a question to tease
28. 28.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Why eggs?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Who laid them?”
30. 30.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
34. 34.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the date of the exam (d) the person in charge
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.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) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the author of a book (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the hour the shop opens

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