Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 859 · 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.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to stop asking (b) to make better choices (c) to look clever (d) to win every fight
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) who
3. 3.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
4. 4.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) checks the facts first (c) listens to both sides (d) never asks why
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the person who called (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the spot your bag is
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
9. 9.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
12. 12.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
13. 13.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
15. 15.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) asks good questions (c) compares the options (d) believes every rumour
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
19. 19.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) your best friend (c) the exact date (d) the colour of ink
21. 21.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to stall (c) a question to tease (d) a question to understand
23. 23.🔄 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?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to look busy (d) to waste time
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the player who scored (c) the place of the party (d) the spot your bag is
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) where
29. 29.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “trusts any website” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) hears only one side (c) listens to both sides (d) copies what all do
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) because I said so (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow

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