Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 715 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💡 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?”
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the date of the exam (c) the year it was built (d) the day of the trip
6. 6.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the city she lives in (c) the time of the match (d) the reason for a delay
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) when
11. 11.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a question to tease (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to stall
15. 15.True or false: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the steps to make tea (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the way bees make honey
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the time of the match (d) the way to fold a boat
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) when
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the date of the exam (c) the person in charge (d) the person who called
29. 29.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) how
31. 31.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “Why eggs?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the day of the trip (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the place of the party
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
39. 39.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when

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