Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 469 · 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 question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) how
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the year it was built (c) the time of the match (d) the purpose of a rule
3. 3.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the steps to make tea (d) the room of the meeting
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
13. 13.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the person who called (d) the friend who helped
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
20. 20.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) believes every rumour
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) changes their mind (c) hides the fact (d) argues anyway
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Why homework?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
31. 31.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) ignores the facts (d) checks the facts first
37. 37.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
38. 38.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to waste time
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the day of the trip (c) the friend who helped (d) the player who scored
40. 40.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) why

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