Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 667 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the day of the trip (c) the date of the exam (d) the year it was built
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) trust me
3. 3.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) why
5. 5.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) where
7. 7.💡 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
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the friend who helped (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the spot your bag is
9. 9.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) compares the options (d) never asks why
14. 14.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) changes mind with proof (c) hears only one side (d) never asks why
15. 15.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) listens to both sides
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the steps to make tea (d) the friend who helped
21. 21.💡 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
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the steps to make tea (c) the cause of the fight (d) the time of the match
25. 25.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the person who called (c) the place of the party (d) the player who scored
27. 27.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) changes their mind (c) gets angry (d) hides the fact
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
30. 30.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the friend who helped (c) the person in charge (d) the purpose of a rule
36. 36.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
37. 37.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
39. 39.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) never asks why (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) ignores the facts

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