Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 560 · 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 not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) checks the facts first (c) decides in a hurry (d) looks for reasons
2. 2.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to look busy
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
10. 10.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
11. 11.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) never asks why (c) hears only one side (d) shares without checking
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) thinks before deciding (c) changes mind with proof (d) listens to both sides
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) checks the facts first (c) listens to both sides (d) shares without checking
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the steps to make tea (c) the reason she cried (d) the player who scored
20. 20.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) never asks why (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
27. 27.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the day of the trip (d) the date of the exam
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
33. 33.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) plan a holiday (c) tell everyone (d) believe it at once
36. 36.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) how (b) why (c) who (d) where
38. 38.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Is it blue?”
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) asks good questions (c) hears only one side (d) shares without checking

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