Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 558 · 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 word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the person who called (c) the city she lives in (d) the way to fold a boat
3. 3.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
4. 4.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the method to grow beans (c) the city she lives in (d) the way to fold a boat
11. 11.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
13. 13.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
14. 14.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
16. 16.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) changes mind with proof (d) trusts any website
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) why
20. 20.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the method to grow beans (c) the time of the match (d) the friend who helped
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
24. 24.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) where
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the spot your bag is (c) the steps to make tea (d) the author of a book
38. 38.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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