Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 652 · 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: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the method to grow beans
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
8. 8.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Can I go?”
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the spot your bag is (c) the player who scored (d) the room of the meeting
12. 12.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) hears only one side (c) asks good questions (d) believes every rumour
14. 14.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “Why eggs?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the friend who helped
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
19. 19.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the date of the exam (c) the author of a book (d) the steps to make tea
24. 24.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
26. 26.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) ignores the facts (c) checks the facts first (d) copies what all do
27. 27.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) never asks why (d) trusts any website
30. 30.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) changes mind with proof (c) checks the facts first (d) ignores the facts
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false

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