Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 719 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the exact date (c) the colour of ink (d) your best friend
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the time of the match (c) the year it was built (d) the hour the shop opens
7. 7.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
11. 11.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
14. 14.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) the floor is slippery
16. 16.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) who
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) when
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
23. 23.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Why homework?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) checks the facts first (c) looks for reasons (d) decides in a hurry
26. 26.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the way bees make honey
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
31. 31.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) pretend you got it (c) nod and walk off (d) guess the way
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the place of the party (d) the date of the exam
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the cause of the fight (d) the day of the trip
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) ignores the facts (c) compares the options (d) thinks before deciding
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the author of a book (c) the method to grow beans (d) the spot your bag is
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the reason for a delay (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the room of the meeting

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