Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 803 · 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.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) when
5. 5.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) shares without checking (c) thinks before deciding (d) compares the options
7. 7.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the steps to tie a knot
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Which page, please?”
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) my friend does it (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
14. 14.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
16. 16.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the friend who helped (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the year it was built
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the date of the exam (c) the time of the match (d) the room of the meeting
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
22. 22.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
26. 26.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
28. 28.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) end of story (c) just because (d) because I said so
35. 35.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) shares without checking (c) decides in a hurry (d) listens to both sides
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason

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