Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 678 · 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) thinks before deciding (b) looks for reasons (c) believes every rumour (d) changes mind with proof
2. 2.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
4. 4.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) never asks why (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) compares the options
6. 6.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
7. 7.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) changes mind with proof (c) checks the facts first (d) ignores the facts
9. 9.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
12. 12.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
14. 14.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
20. 20.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the year it was built (c) the time of the match (d) the shelf with atlases
22. 22.🧪 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
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the author of a book (d) the room of the meeting
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) spots missing facts (c) copies what all do (d) never asks why
26. 26.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the friend who helped (c) the author of a book (d) the way to fold a boat
29. 29.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
30. 30.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
31. 31.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) trusts any website (d) decides in a hurry
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the city she lives in (c) the person in charge (d) the method to grow beans
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the city she lives in (d) the steps to tie a knot
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the player who scored (c) the person in charge (d) the friend who helped
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the cause of the fight (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the spot your bag is
40. 40.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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