Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 741 · 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.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the cause of the fight (c) the player who scored (d) the reason leaves fall
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
7. 7.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
9. 9.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is colourful
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) ignores the facts (d) asks good questions
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) hears only one side (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof
16. 16.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the person in charge
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
21. 21.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
23. 23.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) end of story
29. 29.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
30. 30.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) where
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the person who called
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the steps to make tea (c) the friend who helped (d) the person in charge
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
39. 39.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) asks good questions (d) trusts any website
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify

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