Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 61 · 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.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the steps to make tea (c) the room of the meeting (d) the way to fold a boat
2. 2.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the date of the exam (c) the spot your bag is (d) the hour the shop opens
4. 4.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
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) nod and walk off (c) pretend you got it (d) guess the way
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the reason for a delay (c) the place of the party (d) the year it was built
14. 14.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
16. 16.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) asks good questions (d) looks for reasons
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
20. 20.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) how
21. 21.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a question to understand (c) a question to tease (d) a test for the teacher
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
23. 23.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
24. 24.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Is it blue?”
25. 25.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) thinks before deciding (c) listens to both sides (d) trusts any website
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) checks the facts first (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts

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