Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 642 · 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.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the player who scored (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the year it was built
3. 3.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) how
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the spot your bag is (c) the place of the party (d) the shelf with atlases
13. 13.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) checks the facts first (c) asks good questions (d) decides in a hurry
15. 15.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) nod and walk off (c) pretend you got it (d) guess the way
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) thinks before deciding (c) ignores the facts (d) checks the facts first
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the spot your bag is (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the time of the match
20. 20.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the day of the trip (c) the date of the exam (d) the cause of the fight
22. 22.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the city she lives in (c) the place of the party (d) the room of the meeting
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) believes every rumour (c) compares the options (d) changes mind with proof
28. 28.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
30. 30.🔍 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
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
32. 32.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) shares without checking (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) copies what all do
33. 33.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
37. 37.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the steps to make tea (c) the person in charge (d) the friend who helped
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) looks for reasons (c) listens to both sides (d) changes mind with proof

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