Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 881 · 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.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the method to grow beans (c) the person who called (d) the hour the shop opens
2. 2.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
6. 6.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) check with the school (c) believe it at once (d) tell everyone
7. 7.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) copies what all do (c) ignores the facts (d) looks for reasons
10. 10.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) thinks before deciding (c) checks the facts first (d) decides in a hurry
14. 14.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
15. 15.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the player who scored (c) the friend who helped (d) the shelf with atlases
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the method to grow beans (c) the spot your bag is (d) the purpose of a rule
19. 19.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
23. 23.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) end of story
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) everyone knows it (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
33. 33.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) changes their mind (b) gets angry (c) argues anyway (d) hides the fact
34. 34.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the reason for a delay (d) the friend who helped
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) why
39. 39.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False

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