Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 869 · 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: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
2. 2.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks good questions (c) hears only one side (d) copies what all do
3. 3.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) thinks before deciding (c) ignores the facts (d) decides in a hurry
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) ignores the facts (c) never asks why (d) decides in a hurry
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) how
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
17. 17.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧪 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
19. 19.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
23. 23.🛒 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?”
24. 24.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) spots missing facts (c) shares without checking (d) asks “How do you know?”
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
26. 26.True or false: “listens to both sides” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the time of the match (c) the spot your bag is (d) the purpose of a rule
28. 28.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💡 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
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) who
31. 31.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the place of the party (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the steps to make tea
33. 33.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the method to grow beans (c) the player who scored (d) the way bees make honey
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) never asks why (b) checks the facts first (c) listens to both sides (d) asks “How do you know?”
36. 36.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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