Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 663 · 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 person in charge” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the year it was built (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the day of the trip
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
4. 4.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks good questions (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the player who scored (c) the time of the match (d) the year it was built
7. 7.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) hears only one side (c) spots missing facts (d) asks “How do you know?”
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) copies what all do (d) listens to both sides
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) listens to both sides (c) believes every rumour (d) changes mind with proof
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
23. 23.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the way bees make honey (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the purpose of a rule
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the cause of the fight (c) the time of the match (d) the purpose of a rule
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
32. 32.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
37. 37.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False

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