Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 846 · 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: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) looks for reasons (c) asks good questions (d) copies what all do
6. 6.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
9. 9.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
10. 10.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “How do you know?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “Why bother?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
12. 12.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the bus is full
13. 13.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
15. 15.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
18. 18.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) checks the facts first (d) believes every rumour
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.True or false: “Is it break time?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
24. 24.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
25. 25.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
27. 27.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason she cried (c) the time of the match (d) the purpose of a rule
33. 33.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the bus is full (d) because I said so
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) who
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) the bus is full (c) because I said so (d) it saves water
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof

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