Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 568 · 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: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
4. 4.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) your best friend (c) the exact date (d) the school name
6. 6.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) spots missing facts (c) thinks before deciding (d) copies what all do
8. 8.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
11. 11.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
13. 13.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
17. 17.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person who called (b) the date of the exam (c) the steps to make tea (d) the city she lives in
19. 19.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to make tea (c) the way bees make honey (d) the purpose of a rule
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) believes every rumour (c) compares the options (d) hears only one side
22. 22.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) thinks before deciding
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) looks for reasons (c) hears only one side (d) believes every rumour
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the place of the party (d) the reason leaves fall
27. 27.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
31. 31.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Which one, please?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
37. 37.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Why eggs?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how

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