Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 669 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the date of the exam (c) the person in charge (d) the friend who helped
3. 3.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
5. 5.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) copies a friend (b) stops and thinks (c) picks the first idea (d) flips a coin
6. 6.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) why
9. 9.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the day of the trip (c) the person who called (d) the reason for a delay
11. 11.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
15. 15.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) shares without checking (c) believes every rumour (d) listens to both sides
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
19. 19.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) trusts any website (c) checks the facts first (d) changes mind with proof
20. 20.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) always true
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
25. 25.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) gets angry (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
27. 27.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
33. 33.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the cause of the fight (d) the method to grow beans
35. 35.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
39. 39.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
40. 40.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True

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