Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 822 · 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.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the person in charge
3. 3.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Do you have it?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
6. 6.True or false: “shares without checking” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) end of story
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
11. 11.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
12. 12.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.💡 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
16. 16.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) spots missing facts (c) listens to both sides (d) thinks before deciding
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) never asks why (c) checks the facts first (d) copies what all do
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
21. 21.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) who
23. 23.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
27. 27.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the date of the exam (c) the reason she cried (d) the way to fold a boat
33. 33.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) hears only a friend (c) walks away (d) hears both sides
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) it saves water (c) because I said so (d) the floor is slippery
37. 37.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) thinks before deciding (d) hears only one side
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the day of the trip (c) the steps to make tea (d) the method to grow beans
39. 39.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) shares without checking (c) spots missing facts (d) thinks before deciding

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