Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 665 · 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.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) it saves water
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to make tea (c) the method to grow beans (d) the friend who helped
3. 3.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) picks the first idea (c) copies a friend (d) stops and thinks
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the year it was built (d) the spot your bag is
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) when
7. 7.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) trusts any website (c) thinks before deciding (d) hears only one side
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
10. 10.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) copies what all do (d) hears only one side
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) it is obvious
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) how
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the person in charge (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the place of the party
17. 17.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
22. 22.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) argues anyway (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the time of the match (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the room of the meeting
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) decides in a hurry (c) looks for reasons (d) listens to both sides
36. 36.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
39. 39.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the way bees make honey (d) the reason she cried

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