Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 535 · 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 a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
6. 6.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) compares the options (c) never asks why (d) looks for reasons
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person who called (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the place of the party (d) the day of the trip
10. 10.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Is it break time?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) dark clouds are coming (c) trust me (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to tie a knot
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
22. 22.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the cause of the fight (d) the person who called
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
29. 29.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it is obvious
33. 33.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) an idea said to be true (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
35. 35.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
37. 37.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it new?”

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