Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 897 · 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: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) how
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) just because
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the day of the trip (c) the player who scored (d) the person who called
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Which page, please?”
7. 7.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Can I skip it?” (d) “Is it easy?”
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) who
11. 11.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) ignores the facts (c) shares without checking (d) asks good questions
14. 14.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
15. 15.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a question to stall (c) a test for the teacher (d) a question to understand
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
20. 20.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
25. 25.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
27. 27.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it new?” (d) “Is it big?”
28. 28.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
30. 30.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
35. 35.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the city she lives in (c) the author of a book (d) the room of the meeting
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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