Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 876 · 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: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) checks the facts first (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) copies what all do
3. 3.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) decides in a hurry (c) shares without checking (d) copies what all do
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) checks the facts first (c) hears only one side (d) never asks why
5. 5.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) trusts any website (d) checks the facts first
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
8. 8.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the way bees make honey (c) the place of the party (d) the method to grow beans
14. 14.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
20. 20.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
21. 21.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it has vitamins (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the person in charge (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the hour the shop opens
23. 23.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the way bees make honey (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way to fold a boat
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the day of the trip (c) the date of the exam (d) the cause of the fight
27. 27.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the road is closed
28. 28.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Who cares?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the way bees make honey
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) compares the options (c) decides in a hurry (d) checks the facts first
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
33. 33.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
34. 34.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) compares the options (d) shares without checking
39. 39.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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