Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 537 · 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: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
14. 14.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) when
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) believes every rumour (c) shares without checking (d) spots missing facts
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Which page, please?”
23. 23.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) pretend you got it (c) guess the way (d) nod and walk off
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the reason for a delay (c) the person who called (d) the steps to make tea
25. 25.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) compares the options (c) changes mind with proof (d) believes every rumour
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
28. 28.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
29. 29.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the date of the exam (d) the friend who helped
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
36. 36.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the city she lives in (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the steps to make tea
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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