Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 695 · 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) listens to both sides (c) never asks why (d) shares without checking
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the person in charge (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the time of the match
10. 10.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) gets angry (c) argues anyway (d) hides the fact
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) just because
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the date of the exam (c) the way bees make honey (d) the year it was built
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the friend who helped (c) the player who scored (d) the purpose of a rule
19. 19.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the date of the exam (c) the player who scored (d) the day of the trip
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the author of a book (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the person who called
23. 23.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
24. 24.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) shares without checking (c) trusts any website (d) asks “How do you know?”
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
26. 26.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a how question
28. 28.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) thinks before deciding (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) why
31. 31.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “How many eggs?”
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”

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