Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 484 · 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: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) believes every rumour (d) thinks before deciding
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) why
7. 7.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
11. 11.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the day of the trip (d) the person who called
13. 13.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to annoy people (c) to look busy (d) to avoid mistakes
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) how
15. 15.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Which one, please?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
16. 16.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the reason for a delay (d) the author of a book
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the city she lives in (c) the reason for a delay (d) the place of the party
23. 23.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) when
25. 25.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
28. 28.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
29. 29.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) changes their mind (c) hides the fact (d) gets angry
31. 31.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) picks the first idea (c) copies a friend (d) stops and thinks
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
33. 33.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the year it was built (c) the day of the trip (d) the hour the shop opens
36. 36.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False

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