Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 800 · 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 question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
2. 2.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the city she lives in (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the date of the exam
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) flips a coin (c) picks the first idea (d) copies a friend
13. 13.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Is it break time?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) hears only one side (c) decides in a hurry (d) ignores the facts
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the friend who helped? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) how
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) listens to both sides (d) copies what all do
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
28. 28.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) shares without checking (c) hears only one side (d) trusts any website
32. 32.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) spots missing facts (c) decides in a hurry (d) asks “How do you know?”
33. 33.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
36. 36.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the friend who helped (c) the steps to make tea (d) the person who called
38. 38.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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