Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 509 · 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? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) spots missing facts (b) ignores the facts (c) hears only one side (d) decides in a hurry
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the city she lives in (d) the player who scored
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) asks good questions (c) never asks why (d) believes every rumour
15. 15.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person in charge
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
21. 21.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) copies what all do (b) asks good questions (c) thinks before deciding (d) asks “How do you know?”
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) trust me
24. 24.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) your best friend
25. 25.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Is it break time?”
28. 28.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) asks good questions (c) changes mind with proof (d) copies what all do
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the day of the trip (c) the city she lives in (d) the shelf with atlases
34. 34.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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