Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 472 · 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 found with a “where” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the player who scored (d) the place of the party
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the person who called (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to make tea
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) compares the options (d) never asks why
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) how
7. 7.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
9. 9.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) copies what all do (c) looks for reasons (d) asks “How do you know?”
13. 13.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears both sides (b) walks away (c) backs the louder one (d) hears only a friend
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the cause of the fight (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the date of the exam
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
22. 22.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
24. 24.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the person who called (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the player who scored
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) never asks why (d) checks the facts first
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”

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