Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 496 · 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 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?”
2. 2.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
3. 3.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) just because
5. 5.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) ignores the facts (d) checks the facts first
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the time of the match (c) the date of the exam (d) the person who called
21. 21.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) end of story
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the steps to make tea (d) the person who called
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
27. 27.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the person in charge (c) the author of a book (d) the reason for a delay
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
34. 34.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
38. 38.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
39. 39.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) why

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