Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 481 · 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: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the player who scored (c) the time of the match (d) the person who called
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
11. 11.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the city she lives in (c) the cause of the fight (d) the day of the trip
13. 13.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) asks good questions (c) believes every rumour (d) asks “How do you know?”
15. 15.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
16. 16.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the person who called (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the day of the trip
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
24. 24.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the day of the trip (c) the time of the match (d) the shelf with atlases
28. 28.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) changes their mind (c) argues anyway (d) hides the fact
29. 29.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
32. 32.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
34. 34.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the spot your bag is (c) the author of a book (d) the cause of the fight
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how

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