Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 70 · 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 question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “Is it lunch yet?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the colour of ink (c) the exact date (d) your best friend
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) never asks why (d) compares the options
6. 6.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
11. 11.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
12. 12.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) spots missing facts (b) trusts any website (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) asks good questions (c) looks for reasons (d) never asks why
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) how
20. 20.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
24. 24.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the place of the party
27. 27.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) why (c) how (d) where
28. 28.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) where
31. 31.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always false (c) always true (d) a fact
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
33. 33.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
36. 36.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the cause of the fight
39. 39.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can I go home now?”

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