Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 618 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the person who called (c) the city she lives in (d) the shelf with atlases
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
4. 4.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
7. 7.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) when
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
10. 10.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) changes mind with proof (d) never asks why
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
16. 16.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
18. 18.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
19. 19.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the day of the trip (c) the way bees make honey (d) the shelf with atlases
25. 25.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) hears only one side (d) believes every rumour
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
29. 29.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the cause of the fight (c) the steps to make tea (d) the hour the shop opens
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) where
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the time of the match (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the way to fold a boat
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Is it break time?”
36. 36.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) copies a friend (c) picks the first idea (d) flips a coin
37. 37.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the city she lives in (d) the friend who helped
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) end of story

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