Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 729 · 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 a real reason? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) just because
2. 2.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) why
4. 4.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
5. 5.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) hides the fact (c) gets angry (d) argues anyway
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person who called (b) the steps to make tea (c) the friend who helped (d) the date of the exam
12. 12.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is round (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
16. 16.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) trusts any website (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) hears only one side
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
21. 21.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
24. 24.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the year it was built (c) the date of the exam (d) the way to fold a boat
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the road is closed (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the place of the party (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the spot your bag is
30. 30.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the room of the meeting (d) the year it was built
33. 33.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
34. 34.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) never asks why (c) looks for reasons (d) asks good questions
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
38. 38.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question

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