Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 828 · 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.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
3. 3.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “How many eggs?”
4. 4.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
9. 9.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) picks the first idea (b) copies a friend (c) stops and thinks (d) flips a coin
10. 10.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) believing all you hear (c) criticising people (d) thinking very fast
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the method to grow beans (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the steps to make tea
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the purpose of a rule
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) end of story
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) trust me (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
21. 21.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
25. 25.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Which page, please?”
27. 27.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) maybe (c) but (d) or
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the year it was built (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the date of the exam
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.💡 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) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”

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