Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 721 · 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: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
3. 3.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the author of a book (d) the place of the party
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.💡 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
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) decides in a hurry (d) spots missing facts
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) checks the facts first (d) hears only one side
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
20. 20.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
21. 21.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) clear, fair thinking (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) everyone knows it
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “How do you know?”
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
28. 28.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears only a friend (c) hears both sides (d) backs the louder one
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the city she lives in (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the place of the party
33. 33.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) looks for reasons (c) ignores the facts (d) thinks before deciding
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the time of the match (c) the city she lives in (d) the reason leaves fall
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 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?”
40. 40.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False

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