Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 773 · 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.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) compares the options (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the time of the match
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
11. 11.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) asks good questions (c) never asks why (d) ignores the facts
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a funny story (c) a kind of question (d) a maths sum
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the room of the meeting (c) the person who called (d) the friend who helped
18. 18.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) where
23. 23.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) where
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
25. 25.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) looks for reasons (b) never asks why (c) copies what all do (d) decides in a hurry
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) looks for reasons (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) because I said so (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
32. 32.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
33. 33.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify

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