Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 574 · 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 question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) where
2. 2.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
3. 3.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
4. 4.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) believes every rumour
7. 7.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) end of story
11. 11.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
12. 12.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a test for the teacher (c) a question to understand (d) a question to tease
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
15. 15.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
22. 22.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a kind of question (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) an idea said to be true
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) how
26. 26.True or false: “copies what all do” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) asks good questions (c) thinks before deciding (d) looks for reasons
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) how
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) changes their mind (c) hides the fact (d) gets angry
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) asks good questions (d) decides in a hurry
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) mornings are rushed (d) bags like the dark
38. 38.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the day of the trip (c) the room of the meeting (d) the year it was built

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