Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 819 · 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) changes mind with proof (b) listens to both sides (c) looks for reasons (d) copies what all do
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the room of the meeting
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the exact date (c) your best friend (d) the colour of ink
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
16. 16.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
20. 20.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
21. 21.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) checks the facts first (c) spots missing facts (d) hears only one side
24. 24.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
30. 30.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Why homework?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Which one, please?”
33. 33.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to win every fight (c) to make better choices (d) to look clever
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
35. 35.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) copies a friend (b) stops and thinks (c) flips a coin (d) picks the first idea
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) decides in a hurry
37. 37.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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