Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 808 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
2. 2.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) hears only one side (c) changes mind with proof (d) asks good questions
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the date of the exam (c) the friend who helped (d) the purpose of a rule
6. 6.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) copies a friend (b) flips a coin (c) picks the first idea (d) stops and thinks
9. 9.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to stop asking (c) to win every fight (d) to make better choices
14. 14.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Is it break time?”
18. 18.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the exact date (d) the school name
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) trusts any website (c) changes mind with proof (d) believes every rumour
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the steps to make tea
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
23. 23.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) trust me (d) the road is closed
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) changes mind with proof (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) checks the facts first
33. 33.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) a fact (d) hard to trust
40. 40.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) believe it at once (d) check with the school

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