Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 51 · 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 of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the date of the exam
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the cause of the fight (c) the player who scored (d) the room of the meeting
3. 3.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the way bees make honey (c) the friend who helped (d) the way to fold a boat
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason for a delay (c) the author of a book (d) the reason leaves fall
7. 7.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) how
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
10. 10.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
15. 15.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) ignores the facts (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
17. 17.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the time of the match (c) the reason for a delay (d) the shelf with atlases
23. 23.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
24. 24.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
25. 25.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) asks good questions (c) thinks before deciding (d) trusts any website
27. 27.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the steps to make tea
29. 29.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
30. 30.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) walks away (c) hears both sides (d) hears only a friend
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”

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