Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 871 · 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: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) tell everyone
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) changes mind with proof (d) copies what all do
4. 4.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
5. 5.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) your best friend (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date
6. 6.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
7. 7.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
9. 9.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.True or false: “the shelf with atlases” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the player who scored (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the year it was built
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) checks the facts first (c) never asks why (d) believes every rumour
16. 16.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Who played?”
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) the bus is full (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) I like the colour (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
22. 22.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
25. 25.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) nod and walk off (b) ask them to repeat it (c) guess the way (d) pretend you got it
26. 26.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
28. 28.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🛒 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?”
32. 32.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to avoid mistakes
33. 33.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it big?”
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the friend who helped (d) the cause of the fight
35. 35.💡 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the time of the match
37. 37.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the room of the meeting (c) the author of a book (d) the purpose of a rule
40. 40.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True

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