Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 682 · 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.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
8. 8.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
13. 13.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks good questions (c) hears only one side (d) asks “How do you know?”
14. 14.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) compares the options (d) trusts any website
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) decides in a hurry (b) compares the options (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) listens to both sides
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “What makes it best?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) where
25. 25.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a question to stall
26. 26.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
27. 27.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the player who scored (d) the purpose of a rule
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason for a delay
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
36. 36.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Why Friday?”
38. 38.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) maybe (c) but (d) because
39. 39.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Why bother?”
40. 40.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True

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