Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 766 · 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 question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
3. 3.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) ignores the facts
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the day of the trip (c) the room of the meeting (d) the reason she cried
6. 6.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
7. 7.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
11. 11.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) ask them to repeat it (c) pretend you got it (d) guess the way
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) checks the facts first
15. 15.📣 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) check with the school (d) plan a holiday
16. 16.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the author of a book (c) the person in charge (d) the cause of the fight
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the method to grow beans (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the year it was built
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it saves water
21. 21.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Is it big?”
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
24. 24.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
26. 26.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
27. 27.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the time of the match (d) the author of a book
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the date of the exam (c) the year it was built (d) the author of a book
30. 30.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
34. 34.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) believes every rumour (c) trusts any website (d) asks “How do you know?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking

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