Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 810 · 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 hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) believes every rumour (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) copies what all do
7. 7.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the player who scored (d) the reason for a delay
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) why
11. 11.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
15. 15.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the author of a book (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the reason for a delay
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) how
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the person who called (d) the friend who helped
20. 20.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
22. 22.📅 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?”
23. 23.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) looks for reasons (c) ignores the facts (d) decides in a hurry
27. 27.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the reason she cried (c) the method to grow beans (d) the year it was built
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason for a delay (d) the room of the meeting
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) how
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always true (c) always false (d) hard to trust
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where

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