Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 513 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
5. 5.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
7. 7.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) copies what all do (b) asks good questions (c) compares the options (d) spots missing facts
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “How does it work?”
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) asks good questions (c) spots missing facts (d) compares the options
15. 15.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
17. 17.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
21. 21.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) where
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
24. 24.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) decides in a hurry (d) checks the facts first
28. 28.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
29. 29.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a funny story (d) a maths sum
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) when
36. 36.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) compares the options
37. 37.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) compares the options (c) hears only one side (d) looks for reasons
40. 40.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False

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