Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 476 · 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: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) because (d) but
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
6. 6.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) why
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) hears only one side (c) copies what all do (d) thinks before deciding
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) how
12. 12.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “What makes it best?”
13. 13.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to look clever (c) to stop asking (d) to make better choices
14. 14.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
16. 16.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) copies what all do (c) compares the options (d) hears only one side
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the date of the exam (c) the day of the trip (d) the reason leaves fall
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) who
24. 24.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
25. 25.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
30. 30.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Who cares?”
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
35. 35.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) when
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the room of the meeting (c) the player who scored (d) the reason leaves fall
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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