Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 518 · 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: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
3. 3.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) changes mind with proof (c) compares the options (d) checks the facts first
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the author of a book (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason she cried
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason she cried (d) the person who called
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
18. 18.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the place of the party (c) the author of a book (d) the purpose of a rule
20. 20.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) listens to both sides (c) trusts any website (d) asks “How do you know?”
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) changes mind with proof (c) copies what all do (d) shares without checking
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
28. 28.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
30. 30.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) copies what all do (b) thinks before deciding (c) looks for reasons (d) asks “How do you know?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the way bees make honey (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the place of the party
33. 33.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) shares without checking (c) decides in a hurry (d) copies what all do
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
36. 36.💡 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
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the year it was built (c) the steps to make tea (d) the time of the match
40. 40.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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