Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 600 · 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: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the place of the party (c) the player who scored (d) the spot your bag is
3. 3.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the year it was built (d) the day of the trip
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
11. 11.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) never asks why (c) spots missing facts (d) looks for reasons
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
15. 15.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
16. 16.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Is it break time?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
20. 20.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
21. 21.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) spots missing facts (c) ignores the facts (d) listens to both sides
23. 23.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) gets angry (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) how
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
28. 28.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) believe it at once (c) check with the school (d) tell everyone
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
30. 30.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) hears only one side (c) ignores the facts (d) asks “How do you know?”
31. 31.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the reason for a delay (c) the method to grow beans (d) the place of the party
34. 34.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
36. 36.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the day of the trip (c) the author of a book (d) the date of the exam

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