Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 627 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the city she lives in (c) the place of the party (d) the spot your bag is
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) when
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
12. 12.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) how
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the day of the trip (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the shelf with atlases
18. 18.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
19. 19.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
25. 25.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
29. 29.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the player who scored (c) the spot your bag is (d) the reason for a delay
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason for a delay (d) the shelf with atlases
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the person in charge (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the year it was built
35. 35.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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
37. 37.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
39. 39.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear

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