Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 789 · 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 a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) believes every rumour
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to avoid mistakes
6. 6.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) where
8. 8.💡 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
9. 9.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) never asks why (d) checks the facts first
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.📣 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
13. 13.True or false: “listens to both sides” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) stops and thinks (c) copies a friend (d) flips a coin
21. 21.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
23. 23.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
24. 24.True or false: “shares without checking” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Who cares?”
26. 26.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
31. 31.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) I like the shop (d) it has vitamins
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) trusts any website (c) asks good questions (d) listens to both sides
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who

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