Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 827 · 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: “trusts any website” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) spots missing facts
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) compares the options (c) spots missing facts (d) shares without checking
6. 6.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “How do you know?”
7. 7.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) your best friend
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the player who scored (d) the purpose of a rule
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the cause of the fight (d) the steps to tie a knot
13. 13.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
14. 14.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
17. 17.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) where
21. 21.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the city she lives in (d) the purpose of a rule
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the spot your bag is (c) the reason for a delay (d) the cause of the fight
31. 31.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
33. 33.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the cause of the fight
38. 38.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
39. 39.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) a trick question

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