Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 848 · 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: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Can I go?”
3. 3.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
8. 8.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) never asks why (c) listens to both sides (d) spots missing facts
16. 16.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) plan a holiday (c) tell everyone (d) believe it at once
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
21. 21.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) hides the fact (c) argues anyway (d) changes their mind
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) trusts any website
23. 23.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
24. 24.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
26. 26.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
28. 28.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the person in charge (c) the friend who helped (d) the reason she cried
30. 30.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “How do you know?”
31. 31.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
32. 32.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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