Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 461 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the friend who helped (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the player who scored
3. 3.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) where
7. 7.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) changes mind with proof (d) spots missing facts
8. 8.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
13. 13.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
16. 16.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears both sides (c) hears only a friend (d) backs the louder one
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
19. 19.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the day of the trip (c) the person who called (d) the hour the shop opens
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
23. 23.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) checks the facts first (c) copies what all do (d) thinks before deciding
26. 26.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the city she lives in (c) the person who called (d) the year it was built
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking

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