Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 571 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) because I said so
3. 3.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) when
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the way bees make honey (c) the place of the party (d) the cause of the fight
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) copies what all do (d) spots missing facts
10. 10.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a question to stall (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to tease
14. 14.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Why bother?”
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
17. 17.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
18. 18.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) when
20. 20.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
23. 23.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the place of the party (c) the room of the meeting (d) the steps to tie a knot
25. 25.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the method to grow beans (c) the friend who helped (d) the reason leaves fall
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
32. 32.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person who called (c) the person in charge (d) the room of the meeting
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the way bees make honey (c) the year it was built (d) the steps to tie a knot
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True

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