Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 838 · 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: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
4. 4.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the friend who helped (c) the spot your bag is (d) the city she lives in
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
8. 8.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
14. 14.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) never asks why (c) hears only one side (d) spots missing facts
15. 15.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) why
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
20. 20.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) check with the school (c) plan a holiday (d) tell everyone
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
22. 22.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) guess the way
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
34. 34.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
35. 35.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
39. 39.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow

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