Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 569 · 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.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) your best friend (d) the school name
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the room of the meeting (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the day of the trip
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) ignores the facts (c) trusts any website (d) decides in a hurry
4. 4.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Is it break time?”
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) just because
9. 9.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
10. 10.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) flips a coin (c) copies a friend (d) picks the first idea
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
18. 18.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) trusts any website (d) spots missing facts
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
24. 24.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the author of a book (c) the person in charge (d) the time of the match
31. 31.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) changes mind with proof (d) believes every rumour
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the friend who helped (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the city she lives in
38. 38.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the room of the meeting

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