Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 491 · 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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
2. 2.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) how
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the place of the party (d) the person in charge
13. 13.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) the exact date
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the person in charge (d) the way to fold a boat
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
18. 18.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the friend who helped (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the steps to make tea
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the method to grow beans (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way to fold a boat
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the road is closed
24. 24.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
30. 30.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) trusts any website (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person in charge (c) the author of a book (d) the cause of the fight
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the spot your bag is (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the date of the exam
39. 39.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “How does it work?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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