Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 651 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the person in charge
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the person who called (d) the city she lives in
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the city she lives in (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the friend who helped
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) copies what all do (c) believes every rumour (d) changes mind with proof
7. 7.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) my friend does it (c) just because (d) bags like the dark
9. 9.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
14. 14.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) who
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔍 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 cause of the fight
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) how
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
27. 27.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) listens to both sides (c) spots missing facts (d) checks the facts first
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.True or false: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 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
33. 33.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
34. 34.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) ignores the facts (c) trusts any website (d) compares the options
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”

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