Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 593 · 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.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to waste time (c) to look busy (d) to annoy people
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the reason for a delay (c) the person in charge (d) the friend who helped
3. 3.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) trusts any website (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) listens to both sides (d) checks the facts first
4. 4.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
6. 6.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) how
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
15. 15.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the author of a book (c) the time of the match (d) the hour the shop opens
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the person in charge (d) the reason for a delay
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the room of the meeting (d) the reason leaves fall
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
22. 22.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) believes every rumour (d) trusts any website
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
29. 29.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) changes mind with proof (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) shares without checking
30. 30.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
32. 32.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) decides in a hurry (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) believes every rumour
35. 35.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the person who called (d) the city she lives in
37. 37.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
38. 38.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who

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