Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 886 · 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: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the way bees make honey (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the reason she cried
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Is it blue?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the time of the match (d) the year it was built
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the reason for a delay (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the reason she cried
10. 10.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the city she lives in (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the way bees make honey (d) the spot your bag is
13. 13.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
16. 16.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) decides in a hurry
20. 20.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason she cried
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) where
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) it saves water (d) just because
29. 29.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
31. 31.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) a fact
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) criticising people (c) clear, fair thinking (d) believing all you hear
39. 39.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who

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