Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 612 · 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: “the date of the exam” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
5. 5.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) why (c) how (d) where
6. 6.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “Is it lunch yet?”
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the date of the exam (d) the room of the meeting
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) who
11. 11.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to look busy (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to waste time
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) trusts any website (c) listens to both sides (d) compares the options
15. 15.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) hears only one side (c) believes every rumour (d) asks “How do you know?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
20. 20.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the reason for a delay (d) the place of the party
22. 22.True or false: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) guess the way (c) nod and walk off (d) pretend you got it
24. 24.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) hears only one side (c) trusts any website (d) believes every rumour
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
29. 29.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the friend who helped (d) the cause of the fight
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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