Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 864 · 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 strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
8. 8.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) checks the facts first (c) ignores the facts (d) decides in a hurry
10. 10.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
15. 15.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
17. 17.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the player who scored (c) the reason she cried (d) the friend who helped
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) how
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the player who scored (d) the time of the match
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
29. 29.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) looks for reasons (c) shares without checking (d) hears only one side
30. 30.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the person who called (c) the room of the meeting (d) the friend who helped
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
37. 37.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
40. 40.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True

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