Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 78 · 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: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) hears only one side (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
8. 8.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the reason she cried (c) the steps to make tea (d) the place of the party
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) shares without checking (c) checks the facts first (d) hears only one side
14. 14.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) looks for reasons (c) decides in a hurry (d) ignores the facts
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
20. 20.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
23. 23.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the player who scored (c) the reason for a delay (d) the cause of the fight
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
26. 26.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) when
27. 27.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) changes mind with proof (b) shares without checking (c) ignores the facts (d) believes every rumour
28. 28.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
29. 29.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) believe it at once (d) check with the school
30. 30.True or false: “Is it break time?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
34. 34.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) asks good questions
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) decides in a hurry (d) never asks why
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the method to grow beans (c) the date of the exam (d) the player who scored

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