Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 462 · 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) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 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
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
11. 11.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
12. 12.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a test for the teacher (c) a question to stall (d) a question to understand
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “Is it lunch yet?”
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
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 thinks before deciding? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason for a delay (d) the room of the meeting
21. 21.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
23. 23.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) looks for reasons (c) believes every rumour (d) shares without checking
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
26. 26.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the room of the meeting (c) the spot your bag is (d) the player who scored
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
31. 31.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person who called (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the way to fold a boat
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it saves water
36. 36.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to make better choices (c) to win every fight (d) to stop asking
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) never asks why (c) spots missing facts (d) hears only one side
38. 38.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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