Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 893 · 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.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
2. 2.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
3. 3.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
4. 4.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) when
9. 9.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to understand (c) a question to tease (d) a question to stall
10. 10.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) checks the facts first (c) ignores the facts (d) copies what all do
13. 13.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) listens to both sides
14. 14.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) how
16. 16.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
17. 17.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
20. 20.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
21. 21.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) never asks why (c) changes mind with proof (d) copies what all do
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Where do I pay?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “What makes it best?”
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) dark clouds are coming (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) looks for reasons (c) changes mind with proof (d) checks the facts first
33. 33.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) or (d) because
37. 37.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
39. 39.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
40. 40.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”

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