Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 793 · 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 word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) where
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the cause of the fight (d) the player who scored
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) listens to both sides (c) compares the options (d) hears only one side
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) hears only one side (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
10. 10.📅 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?”
11. 11.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) tell everyone (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) end of story
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the date of the exam (c) the time of the match (d) the way bees make honey
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the spot your bag is (c) the author of a book (d) the shelf with atlases
19. 19.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the exact date (c) your best friend (d) the colour of ink
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the place of the party (c) the cause of the fight (d) the friend who helped
22. 22.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
27. 27.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) compares the options
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) copies what all do (d) checks the facts first
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
32. 32.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) when
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the cause of the fight (d) the hour the shop opens
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the time of the match (c) the date of the exam (d) the person who called
38. 38.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Which page, please?”

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