Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 752 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 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?”
4. 4.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the way to fold a boat
8. 8.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) because (d) maybe
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) trusts any website (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the day of the trip (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the place of the party
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
20. 20.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) nod and walk off (c) pretend you got it (d) ask them to repeat it
22. 22.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) the bus is full (d) it saves water
24. 24.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
25. 25.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
29. 29.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
30. 30.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) looks for reasons (c) compares the options (d) believes every rumour
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the place of the party (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person in charge
40. 40.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons

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