Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 480 · 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: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
3. 3.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to avoid mistakes
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
10. 10.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) how
11. 11.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) why (c) how (d) who
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the room of the meeting (c) the place of the party (d) the author of a book
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the day of the trip (d) the time of the match
16. 16.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) decides in a hurry (c) listens to both sides (d) hears only one side
18. 18.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
20. 20.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) changes mind with proof (c) decides in a hurry (d) shares without checking
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) listens to both sides (c) changes mind with proof (d) looks for reasons
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
25. 25.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the year it was built (c) the steps to make tea (d) the room of the meeting
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
29. 29.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the author of a book (c) the date of the exam (d) the day of the trip
35. 35.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Which one, please?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Is it easy?”
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious

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