Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 731 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the date of the exam (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the time of the match
2. 2.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
4. 4.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) when
5. 5.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
7. 7.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) never asks why (c) thinks before deciding (d) asks “How do you know?”
12. 12.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the spot your bag is (c) the place of the party (d) the city she lives in
17. 17.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) end of story
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
23. 23.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
24. 24.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) never asks why (c) copies what all do (d) believes every rumour
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the day of the trip (c) the place of the party (d) the cause of the fight
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the cause of the fight (c) the day of the trip (d) the way to fold a boat
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the person who called (c) the player who scored (d) the friend who helped
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
33. 33.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) believe it at once (c) plan a holiday (d) check with the school
34. 34.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
36. 36.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
37. 37.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears only a friend (b) hears both sides (c) backs the louder one (d) walks away
38. 38.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the city she lives in (c) the place of the party (d) the shelf with atlases

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