Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 497 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) trusts any website (c) decides in a hurry (d) compares the options
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
7. 7.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the author of a book (c) the year it was built (d) the person who called
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
10. 10.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) how
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the author of a book (c) the time of the match (d) the cause of the fight
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “Where do I pay?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the room of the meeting (d) the year it was built
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) where
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
20. 20.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) decides in a hurry (c) trusts any website (d) looks for reasons
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the person who called (c) the reason for a delay (d) the cause of the fight
22. 22.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
23. 23.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the place of the party (c) the room of the meeting (d) the reason she cried
26. 26.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
30. 30.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to stall (c) a question to understand (d) a question to tease
32. 32.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Are you sure?”
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) how
35. 35.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) thinks before deciding (c) decides in a hurry (d) trusts any website

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