Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 615 · 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: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the way bees make honey (c) the spot your bag is (d) the steps to tie a knot
5. 5.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
7. 7.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) your best friend
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the day of the trip (c) the date of the exam (d) the hour the shop opens
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) shares without checking (c) looks for reasons (d) listens to both sides
10. 10.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
14. 14.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the person in charge (d) the purpose of a rule
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) end of story
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
23. 23.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the reason she cried (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the person in charge
25. 25.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
31. 31.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) nod and walk off
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) when
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) shares without checking (c) checks the facts first (d) never asks why
38. 38.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False

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