Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 592 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) changes mind with proof (c) trusts any website (d) never asks why
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the place of the party (c) the author of a book (d) the year it was built
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason she cried (d) the way to fold a boat
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
7. 7.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
8. 8.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) spots missing facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) shares without checking
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) checks the facts first (c) asks good questions (d) trusts any website
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) listens to both sides (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) shares without checking
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
26. 26.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the person who called (c) the friend who helped (d) the cause of the fight
39. 39.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) checks the facts first (c) changes mind with proof (d) decides in a hurry

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