Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 898 · 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 not critical thinking? (a) thinks before deciding (b) never asks why (c) changes mind with proof (d) asks “How do you know?”
2. 2.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) who (c) how (d) why
5. 5.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) trust me (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
11. 11.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
14. 14.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to make better choices (c) to stop asking (d) to win every fight
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
16. 16.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) copies a friend (c) picks the first idea (d) stops and thinks
17. 17.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) believes every rumour (c) hears only one side (d) listens to both sides
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way bees make honey (d) the reason leaves fall
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
20. 20.☂️ 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
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) shares without checking
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) how
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
31. 31.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
33. 33.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) believes every rumour (c) decides in a hurry (d) changes mind with proof
40. 40.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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