Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 517 · 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: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the spot your bag is
3. 3.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) hides the fact (c) changes their mind (d) argues anyway
4. 4.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) criticising people (c) believing all you hear (d) thinking very fast
5. 5.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) never asks why
14. 14.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
16. 16.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the school name (c) your best friend (d) the colour of ink
17. 17.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
19. 19.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
20. 20.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the time of the match (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the friend who helped
22. 22.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to make better choices (c) to look clever (d) to stop asking
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) compares the options (c) shares without checking (d) asks “How do you know?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.💡 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) thinks before deciding (b) hears only one side (c) copies what all do (d) believes every rumour
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the year it was built (c) the room of the meeting (d) the date of the exam
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason she cried (d) the room of the meeting
36. 36.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) why
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks good questions (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) copies what all do

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