Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 693 · 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.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the spot your bag is (c) the date of the exam (d) the hour the shop opens
5. 5.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
6. 6.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) hears only one side (b) spots missing facts (c) asks good questions (d) checks the facts first
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the player who scored (c) the day of the trip (d) the time of the match
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
16. 16.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
18. 18.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the date of the exam (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the person who called
21. 21.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) where
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) just because
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) your best friend (d) the school name
31. 31.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Which one, please?”
35. 35.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the room of the meeting (c) the spot your bag is (d) the person in charge
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True

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