Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 502 · 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: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
4. 4.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the road is closed
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
7. 7.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
21. 21.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) listens to both sides (b) decides in a hurry (c) trusts any website (d) ignores the facts
22. 22.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts
23. 23.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the person who called (d) the reason she cried
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the hour the shop opens
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
31. 31.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
33. 33.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to make better choices (c) to win every fight (d) to look clever
36. 36.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the place of the party (c) the player who scored (d) the city she lives in
39. 39.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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