Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 457 · 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: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
4. 4.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
6. 6.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Is it blue?”
9. 9.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the method to grow beans (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the day of the trip
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
13. 13.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
16. 16.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
17. 17.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Why eggs?”
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the way to fold a boat
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) looks for reasons (c) believes every rumour (d) asks “How do you know?”
24. 24.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
29. 29.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
30. 30.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
31. 31.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
32. 32.True or false: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the person who called (c) the player who scored (d) the friend who helped
37. 37.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
39. 39.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) spots missing facts (c) decides in a hurry (d) asks good questions

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