Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 882 · 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: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) checks the facts first (c) decides in a hurry (d) spots missing facts
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
4. 4.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) spots missing facts (c) decides in a hurry (d) checks the facts first
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the purpose of a rule
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) ignores the facts (c) thinks before deciding (d) checks the facts first
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
8. 8.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
9. 9.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) how (c) where (d) when
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
11. 11.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
14. 14.💡 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
15. 15.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
20. 20.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to win every fight (c) to look clever (d) to stop asking
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) clear, fair thinking (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) why
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
29. 29.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Are you sure?”
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the floor is slippery

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