Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 648 · 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.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
3. 3.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) guess the way (c) nod and walk off (d) pretend you got it
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the person who called
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the year it was built (c) the day of the trip (d) the person who called
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
14. 14.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the exact date (c) the school name (d) your best friend
15. 15.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it is obvious (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) hears only one side (c) compares the options (d) ignores the facts
19. 19.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
21. 21.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) spots missing facts (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the place of the party (c) the person in charge (d) the player who scored
27. 27.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
33. 33.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the reason for a delay (c) the year it was built (d) the cause of the fight
35. 35.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) thinks before deciding (c) changes mind with proof (d) compares the options
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) trusts any website (c) looks for reasons (d) shares without checking
40. 40.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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