Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 807 · 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 match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
3. 3.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
4. 4.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) spots missing facts (c) believes every rumour (d) thinks before deciding
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) how
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
11. 11.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
18. 18.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person who called (b) the reason she cried (c) the friend who helped (d) the way to fold a boat
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the person in charge (c) the steps to make tea (d) the shelf with atlases
24. 24.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the time of the match
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) compares the options (c) copies what all do (d) asks good questions
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
29. 29.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
31. 31.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) asks “How do you know?”
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) end of story (d) just because
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) decides in a hurry (c) listens to both sides (d) spots missing facts
36. 36.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Which one, please?”

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