Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 798 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason for a delay
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) an idea said to be true
6. 6.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) changes mind with proof (c) decides in a hurry (d) asks “How do you know?”
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) who
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the spot your bag is (d) the steps to make tea
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) copies what all do (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) ignores the facts (c) listens to both sides (d) copies what all do
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
23. 23.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
24. 24.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to win every fight (c) to look clever (d) to make better choices
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the author of a book (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person who called
30. 30.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the method to grow beans (c) the spot your bag is (d) the way to fold a boat
36. 36.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) believing all you hear (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Is it break time?”
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False

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