Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 564 · 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: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
3. 3.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the room of the meeting (d) the person who called
6. 6.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) ask them to repeat it (c) guess the way (d) pretend you got it
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) shares without checking
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) when
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the time of the match (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the author of a book
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
23. 23.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears only a friend (b) walks away (c) backs the louder one (d) hears both sides
24. 24.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) when
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the place of the party (d) the spot your bag is
30. 30.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason she cried (d) the steps to tie a knot
34. 34.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the spot your bag is (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason leaves fall
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks good questions (c) checks the facts first (d) never asks why
37. 37.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) thinks before deciding (b) decides in a hurry (c) ignores the facts (d) believes every rumour
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”

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