Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 879 · 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.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
2. 2.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) asks good questions (c) spots missing facts (d) listens to both sides
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) believes every rumour (c) looks for reasons (d) asks “How do you know?”
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
8. 8.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) where
13. 13.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) just because
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) hears only one side (c) never asks why (d) ignores the facts
16. 16.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
17. 17.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
18. 18.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) who
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
22. 22.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) compares the options (c) checks the facts first (d) believes every rumour
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the time of the match (c) the friend who helped (d) the way bees make honey
24. 24.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) spots missing facts (c) compares the options (d) hears only one side
29. 29.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
31. 31.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “How do you know?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “Is it lunch yet?” (d) “Why bother?”
32. 32.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the place of the party (d) the steps to tie a knot
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the person who called (c) the city she lives in (d) the purpose of a rule
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) everyone knows it
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear

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