Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 841 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
2. 2.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “How many eggs?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
5. 5.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) why
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person in charge (c) the date of the exam (d) the friend who helped
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
14. 14.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) copies what all do (c) checks the facts first (d) listens to both sides
16. 16.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the year it was built (d) the date of the exam
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the friend who helped (c) the date of the exam (d) the time of the match
23. 23.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
25. 25.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) my friend does it
26. 26.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
28. 28.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) shares without checking (d) compares the options
29. 29.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “checks the facts first” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) the road is closed
35. 35.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) changes mind with proof (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) never asks why
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”

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