Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 632 · 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: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) guess the way (c) nod and walk off (d) ask them to repeat it
5. 5.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
7. 7.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) checks the facts first (c) spots missing facts (d) thinks before deciding
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) ignores the facts (c) shares without checking (d) asks “How do you know?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) compares the options (c) spots missing facts (d) looks for reasons
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
22. 22.🔦 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?”
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the year it was built (c) the reason for a delay (d) the room of the meeting
24. 24.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
27. 27.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the player who scored (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the cause of the fight
30. 30.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
32. 32.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) changes mind with proof (c) looks for reasons (d) decides in a hurry
34. 34.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
35. 35.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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