Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 818 · 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 of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the steps to make tea (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the person in charge
2. 2.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💡 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
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the place of the party (c) the person who called (d) the time of the match
7. 7.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) checks the facts first (c) trusts any website (d) decides in a hurry
8. 8.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
11. 11.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
12. 12.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) why (c) how (d) where
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) dark clouds are coming (c) it saves water (d) the road is closed
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason she cried (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the place of the party
17. 17.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Which page, please?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to make better choices (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
24. 24.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
28. 28.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) copies a friend (b) flips a coin (c) stops and thinks (d) picks the first idea
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) decides in a hurry (c) looks for reasons (d) spots missing facts
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the spot your bag is (c) the person in charge (d) the cause of the fight
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) compares the options
37. 37.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
39. 39.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “Why bother?”

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