Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 809 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the date of the exam (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the day of the trip
2. 2.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
4. 4.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) dark clouds are coming (c) because I said so (d) just because
7. 7.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the method to grow beans (c) the way bees make honey (d) the way to fold a boat
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the person in charge (c) the day of the trip (d) the reason leaves fall
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the room of the meeting (c) the way bees make honey (d) the way to fold a boat
21. 21.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the method to grow beans
27. 27.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Who laid them?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “How many eggs?”
28. 28.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) your best friend
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) when
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) checks the facts first (c) shares without checking (d) looks for reasons

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