Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 60 · 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.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) when
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) never asks why (c) trusts any website (d) looks for reasons
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
8. 8.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
10. 10.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
13. 13.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
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) checks the facts first (d) trusts any website
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the purpose of a rule
16. 16.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) ask them to repeat it (c) pretend you got it (d) guess the way
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) shares without checking (c) looks for reasons (d) changes mind with proof
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Do you have it?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
27. 27.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to win every fight (c) to stop asking (d) to make better choices
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”

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