Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 525 · 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: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the spot your bag is
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person who called (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the hour the shop opens
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
10. 10.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) check with the school (c) believe it at once (d) plan a holiday
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) looks for reasons (c) believes every rumour (d) never asks why
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
13. 13.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
15. 15.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
16. 16.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
18. 18.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the player who scored (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the person who called
23. 23.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the floor is slippery
25. 25.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) your best friend
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
33. 33.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the friend who helped (c) the author of a book (d) the day of the trip
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) how
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) why
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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