Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 868 · 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.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) how
3. 3.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
4. 4.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) hears only one side (c) looks for reasons (d) listens to both sides
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
12. 12.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
15. 15.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the reason she cried (c) the author of a book (d) the shelf with atlases
16. 16.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) how (b) why (c) who (d) when
17. 17.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) believe it at once (c) check with the school (d) plan a holiday
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
21. 21.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) when (b) why (c) how (d) where
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) it is obvious (c) trust me (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
29. 29.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the room of the meeting (c) the author of a book (d) the person who called
31. 31.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person who called (c) the date of the exam (d) the person in charge
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
37. 37.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the person who called (c) the spot your bag is (d) the city she lives in
40. 40.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”

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