Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 821 · 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.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) just because
6. 6.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Why Friday?”
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “What makes it best?”
11. 11.💡 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
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the player who scored (c) the friend who helped (d) the cause of the fight
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it saves water (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
15. 15.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
17. 17.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
19. 19.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a maths sum (b) an idea said to be true (c) a funny story (d) a kind of question
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the steps to tie a knot
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the method to grow beans (c) the day of the trip (d) the steps to make tea
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it saves water
27. 27.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to annoy people (c) to waste time (d) to look busy
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the reason she cried (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the place of the party
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a question to stall
38. 38.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) clear, fair thinking (c) believing all you hear (d) criticising people
39. 39.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True

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