Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 769 · 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.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
5. 5.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears only a friend (c) backs the louder one (d) hears both sides
6. 6.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
10. 10.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) checks the facts first (c) never asks why (d) changes mind with proof
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) picks the first idea (c) copies a friend (d) flips a coin
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) just because
19. 19.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) where
22. 22.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
23. 23.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) always true (d) hard to trust
25. 25.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) when
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) who
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
31. 31.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) who
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) shares without checking (c) thinks before deciding (d) trusts any website
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) decides in a hurry (c) asks good questions (d) spots missing facts
36. 36.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) never asks why (c) compares the options (d) changes mind with proof
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks good questions (c) thinks before deciding (d) compares the options

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