Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 782 · 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: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) trust me
3. 3.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
7. 7.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears only a friend (b) hears both sides (c) backs the louder one (d) walks away
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) copies what all do (c) asks good questions (d) believes every rumour
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) dark clouds are coming
13. 13.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) it looks cool
14. 14.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
16. 16.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
17. 17.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
18. 18.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
19. 19.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) spots missing facts (c) asks good questions (d) asks “How do you know?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) shares without checking (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) ignores the facts
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) why
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) clear, fair thinking (c) criticising people (d) believing all you hear
28. 28.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
30. 30.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) because I said so
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) shares without checking (c) compares the options (d) spots missing facts
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) why
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the city she lives in (c) the reason she cried (d) the place of the party
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) changes mind with proof (d) believes every rumour
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) believes every rumour (d) trusts any website
38. 38.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to understand (b) a question to tease (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to stall
39. 39.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how

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