Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 519 · 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 “where” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the way bees make honey (c) the city she lives in (d) the way to fold a boat
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
3. 3.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) spots missing facts (d) never asks why
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) when
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) thinks before deciding (c) spots missing facts (d) changes mind with proof
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the reason she cried (d) the person in charge
13. 13.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
21. 21.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) clear, fair thinking (c) criticising people (d) believing all you hear
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
30. 30.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
33. 33.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the city she lives in (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the room of the meeting
36. 36.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why

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