Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 837 · 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 of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) everyone knows it
2. 2.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date
3. 3.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
8. 8.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
10. 10.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the friend who helped (c) the player who scored (d) the way to fold a boat
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person who called (b) the year it was built (c) the way bees make honey (d) the cause of the fight
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
15. 15.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) maybe (d) or
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) because I said so
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the year it was built (c) the date of the exam (d) the city she lives in
18. 18.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the spot your bag is (c) the person in charge (d) the room of the meeting
24. 24.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) when
26. 26.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the date of the exam (c) the friend who helped (d) the room of the meeting
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks good questions (c) listens to both sides (d) hears only one side
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
32. 32.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
34. 34.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
35. 35.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “the road is closed” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Which page, please?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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