Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 745 · 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.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a question to tease (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to understand
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) everyone knows it
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) it saves water
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the way bees make honey (c) the person who called (d) the reason for a delay
6. 6.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
8. 8.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
9. 9.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
11. 11.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
13. 13.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
15. 15.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) thinks before deciding (c) checks the facts first (d) ignores the facts
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
17. 17.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
21. 21.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
26. 26.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the spot your bag is (c) the day of the trip (d) the city she lives in
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the friend who helped (c) the cause of the fight (d) the person in charge
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) shares without checking (c) believes every rumour (d) trusts any website
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) where
40. 40.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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