Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 672 · 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 word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) or (d) because
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the player who scored (d) the method to grow beans
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the place of the party (c) the room of the meeting (d) the city she lives in
9. 9.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts
12. 12.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the cause of the fight (c) the reason for a delay (d) the reason leaves fall
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
19. 19.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
20. 20.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
27. 27.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “How do you know?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) it is obvious
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) your best friend (c) the school name (d) the exact date
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open

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