Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 690 · 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) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
2. 2.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the friend who helped (c) the author of a book (d) the person in charge
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) thinking very fast (c) criticising people (d) believing all you hear
7. 7.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
10. 10.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
11. 11.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) how
14. 14.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to waste time (d) to look busy
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a question to understand (c) a question to tease (d) a test for the teacher
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
18. 18.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
19. 19.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) where
22. 22.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
24. 24.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the player who scored (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the spot your bag is
30. 30.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) listens to both sides (c) shares without checking (d) checks the facts first
31. 31.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) when
32. 32.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) walks away (c) hears only a friend (d) hears both sides
34. 34.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
35. 35.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
40. 40.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True

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