Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 578 · 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.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) end of story
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
6. 6.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the day of the trip (c) the time of the match (d) the date of the exam
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the place of the party (d) the author of a book
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
13. 13.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
15. 15.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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
17. 17.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
19. 19.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the author of a book (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the date of the exam
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
26. 26.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) just because
28. 28.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
31. 31.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to annoy people (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to look busy
34. 34.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
38. 38.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) believes every rumour (c) hears only one side (d) shares without checking

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