Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 515 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Is it break time?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the person in charge (c) the author of a book (d) the person who called
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) checks the facts first (d) never asks why
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) trusts any website (c) shares without checking (d) asks “How do you know?”
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) how
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the date of the exam (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the person who called
16. 16.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) always false (d) a fact
17. 17.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the school name (c) your best friend (d) the exact date
20. 20.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Is it new?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Why eggs?”
24. 24.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the day of the trip (c) the time of the match (d) the year it was built
28. 28.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
29. 29.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) trust me (d) dark clouds are coming
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the time of the match (c) the friend who helped (d) the reason leaves fall
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the method to grow beans (c) the city she lives in (d) the day of the trip
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
38. 38.💡 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) believes every rumour (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) end of story

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