Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 451 · 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 a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) trusts any website (c) decides in a hurry (d) hears only one side
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the person who called (c) the spot your bag is (d) the player who scored
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
6. 6.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
7. 7.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
10. 10.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the author of a book
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) when
17. 17.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
19. 19.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
21. 21.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) trusts any website (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) spots missing facts
22. 22.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the room of the meeting (d) the author of a book
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
29. 29.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
30. 30.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) how
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) who
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
38. 38.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the room of the meeting (c) the friend who helped (d) the person in charge

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