Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 522 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the room of the meeting (c) the year it was built (d) the place of the party
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the city she lives in (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the room of the meeting
7. 7.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the cause of the fight (c) the friend who helped (d) the person who called
16. 16.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
20. 20.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
21. 21.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) picks the first idea (c) copies a friend (d) flips a coin
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
27. 27.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the steps to make tea (d) the person who called
29. 29.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
31. 31.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
36. 36.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “What makes it best?” (b) “Where do I pay?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Is it blue?”
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
38. 38.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the reason she cried (c) the day of the trip (d) the hour the shop opens

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