Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 716 · 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 of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the time of the match (d) the person in charge
2. 2.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
5. 5.True or false: “trusts any website” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the way bees make honey (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the city she lives in
7. 7.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a question to stall
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) your best friend (c) the colour of ink (d) the school name
13. 13.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) why
14. 14.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the player who scored (d) the spot your bag is
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) where
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
22. 22.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the way bees make honey (c) the method to grow beans (d) the way to fold a boat
27. 27.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the spot your bag is
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) changes mind with proof (c) believes every rumour (d) listens to both sides
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
37. 37.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) why
39. 39.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) never asks why (d) asks “How do you know?”

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