Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 641 · 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 of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
3. 3.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
4. 4.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the method to grow beans (c) the person who called (d) the date of the exam
7. 7.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always true (d) always false
8. 8.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) decides in a hurry (c) checks the facts first (d) asks “How do you know?”
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the person in charge
12. 12.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to stop asking (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
19. 19.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) why
22. 22.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the time of the match (c) the steps to make tea (d) the shelf with atlases
24. 24.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the steps to make tea (d) the method to grow beans
29. 29.🏫 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
30. 30.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
31. 31.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Who cares?”
34. 34.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the reason she cried (c) the way bees make honey (d) the steps to make tea
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
38. 38.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the author of a book (c) the date of the exam (d) the hour the shop opens

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