Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 8 · 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 found with a “where” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the time of the match (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the spot your bag is
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the date of the exam (c) the reason for a delay (d) the steps to tie a knot
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) the bus is full (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the steps to make tea (c) the day of the trip (d) the friend who helped
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) shares without checking (c) believes every rumour (d) listens to both sides
15. 15.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
16. 16.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) how
22. 22.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the place of the party (c) the time of the match (d) the steps to make tea
25. 25.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
26. 26.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) never asks why (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
29. 29.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) trust me (d) because I said so
31. 31.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the person in charge (d) the date of the exam
34. 34.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) thinks before deciding (c) asks good questions (d) never asks why
35. 35.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
39. 39.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the steps to make tea (c) the time of the match (d) the room of the meeting

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