Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 66 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
2. 2.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the player who scored (c) the person who called (d) the day of the trip
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
8. 8.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) hears only a friend (c) walks away (d) hears both sides
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
10. 10.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) how
15. 15.🛒 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?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
22. 22.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
29. 29.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
31. 31.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a question to stall (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to tease
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) looks for reasons (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
36. 36.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the spot your bag is (d) the place of the party
39. 39.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) spots missing facts (d) decides in a hurry

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