Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 463 · 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: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) trusts any website (c) listens to both sides (d) copies what all do
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person who called (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the place of the party (d) the purpose of a rule
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
7. 7.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
9. 9.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “trusts any website” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) listens to both sides (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) believes every rumour
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
16. 16.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the player who scored (c) the date of the exam (d) the day of the trip
20. 20.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) how
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person who called (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to make tea
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the way bees make honey (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to tie a knot
27. 27.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the city she lives in (c) the place of the party (d) the hour the shop opens
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True

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