Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 65 · 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: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
8. 8.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
11. 11.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
14. 14.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the year it was built (c) the person in charge (d) the city she lives in
18. 18.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the person who called (c) the time of the match (d) the reason for a delay
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
22. 22.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the author of a book (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the city she lives in
25. 25.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) it saves water
30. 30.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the steps to make tea (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the player who scored
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) checks the facts first (c) shares without checking (d) asks “How do you know?”
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) who
39. 39.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”

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