Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 468 · 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: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) never asks why (c) shares without checking (d) ignores the facts
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) when
7. 7.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Is it break time?”
10. 10.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) spots missing facts (b) never asks why (c) copies what all do (d) believes every rumour
11. 11.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
12. 12.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) walks away (c) hears both sides (d) hears only a friend
16. 16.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
18. 18.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
19. 19.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
20. 20.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) ignores the facts (c) never asks why (d) trusts any website
23. 23.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) where
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Is it break time?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the cause of the fight
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the reason for a delay
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the reason for a delay (d) the person in charge
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the day of the trip (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to make tea
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) checks the facts first (c) decides in a hurry (d) listens to both sides
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
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.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way bees make honey (d) the time of the match
40. 40.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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