Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 694 · 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) hears only one side (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) changes mind with proof
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
6. 6.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) shares without checking (c) looks for reasons (d) checks the facts first
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) who
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason she cried (c) the cause of the fight (d) the player who scored
19. 19.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
22. 22.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) ignores the facts (c) spots missing facts (d) hears only one side
23. 23.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
27. 27.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) copies what all do (c) ignores the facts (d) thinks before deciding
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
36. 36.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) changes mind with proof (c) hears only one side (d) decides in a hurry
38. 38.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False

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