Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 544 · 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: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) listens to both sides (c) ignores the facts (d) trusts any website
3. 3.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
5. 5.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the room of the meeting (c) the spot your bag is (d) the year it was built
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
11. 11.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
12. 12.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) hears only one side (c) spots missing facts (d) decides in a hurry
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
17. 17.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💡 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
19. 19.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to understand (c) a question to stall (d) a question to tease
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) compares the options (c) thinks before deciding (d) believes every rumour
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the reason she cried (c) the person who called (d) the day of the trip
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) compares the options (c) decides in a hurry (d) ignores the facts
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
31. 31.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the friend who helped (c) the person in charge (d) the hour the shop opens
34. 34.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the reason she cried (d) the way to fold a boat
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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