Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 671 · 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 question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
2. 2.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
7. 7.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
10. 10.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to waste time
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) why
14. 14.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
16. 16.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears both sides (b) backs the louder one (c) hears only a friend (d) walks away
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
19. 19.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) copies a friend (c) stops and thinks (d) flips a coin
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) believes every rumour (c) spots missing facts (d) decides in a hurry
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the player who scored (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the steps to tie a knot
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
37. 37.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the date of the exam (d) the steps to tie a knot
39. 39.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “How many eggs?”

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