Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 688 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) it is obvious
2. 2.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
7. 7.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to stop asking (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
8. 8.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
13. 13.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
15. 15.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
23. 23.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
29. 29.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
30. 30.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the way bees make honey (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to make tea
38. 38.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
39. 39.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the friend who helped (c) the player who scored (d) the year it was built

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