Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 718 · 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.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
4. 4.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
9. 9.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the day of the trip (c) the time of the match (d) the way bees make honey
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) thinks before deciding (c) changes mind with proof (d) trusts any website
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) looks for reasons (c) spots missing facts (d) checks the facts first
17. 17.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the player who scored (d) the person in charge
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the time of the match (c) the room of the meeting (d) the date of the exam
25. 25.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) copies a friend (b) picks the first idea (c) stops and thinks (d) flips a coin
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) because I said so
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Is it break time?”
28. 28.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) asks good questions (c) decides in a hurry (d) ignores the facts
31. 31.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) checks the facts first (c) changes mind with proof (d) decides in a hurry
32. 32.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) clear, fair thinking (d) criticising people
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
39. 39.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False

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