Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 673 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
2. 2.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Is it big?”
9. 9.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
10. 10.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) plan a holiday (c) tell everyone (d) believe it at once
11. 11.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
13. 13.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to win every fight (c) to look clever (d) to make better choices
16. 16.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
19. 19.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) never asks why (c) thinks before deciding (d) listens to both sides
23. 23.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) where
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) who
26. 26.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
32. 32.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Which one, please?”
37. 37.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛒 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?”
39. 39.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming

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