Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 87 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to annoy people (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to waste time
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
7. 7.True or false: “trusts any website” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
9. 9.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) backs the louder one (c) hears only a friend (d) hears both sides
11. 11.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
15. 15.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) where
16. 16.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Is it easy?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Why homework?” (d) “Which one, please?”
18. 18.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) trusts any website (c) shares without checking (d) listens to both sides
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the cause of the fight (d) the place of the party
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) your best friend (d) the school name
27. 27.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
30. 30.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Is it break time?”
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) hears only one side (c) listens to both sides (d) asks “How do you know?”
35. 35.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.💡 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
38. 38.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can I go home now?”

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids