Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 660 · 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: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) listens to both sides (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
4. 4.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) thinks before deciding (c) shares without checking (d) checks the facts first
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the spot your bag is (c) the friend who helped (d) the city she lives in
7. 7.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) believes every rumour (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) hears only one side
12. 12.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
15. 15.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
17. 17.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Do you have it?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
24. 24.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
25. 25.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to stop asking
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) nod and walk off (c) ask them to repeat it (d) guess the way
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) how
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) decides in a hurry (c) spots missing facts (d) asks “How do you know?”
30. 30.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) changes mind with proof (c) looks for reasons (d) believes every rumour
34. 34.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
39. 39.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify

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