Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 664 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
3. 3.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the time of the match (c) the day of the trip (d) the cause of the fight
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the author of a book (c) the steps to make tea (d) the day of the trip
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
11. 11.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Why Friday?”
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
17. 17.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) stops and thinks (c) copies a friend (d) picks the first idea
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
20. 20.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
21. 21.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the way bees make honey (d) the time of the match
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
26. 26.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the year it was built (d) the way to fold a boat
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
33. 33.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
37. 37.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
39. 39.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed

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