Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 487 · 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 question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) how
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the reason she cried (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the reason for a delay
3. 3.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
5. 5.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) checks the facts first (d) hears only one side
9. 9.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) believing all you hear (c) thinking very fast (d) clear, fair thinking
10. 10.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) changes mind with proof (c) listens to both sides (d) ignores the facts
17. 17.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the year it was built (d) the player who scored
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
25. 25.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) thinks before deciding (c) decides in a hurry (d) compares the options
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Is it big?”
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
30. 30.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Is it lunch yet?”
33. 33.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) thinks before deciding (c) listens to both sides (d) hears only one side
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
39. 39.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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