Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 9 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
2. 2.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Can I bring snacks?”
3. 3.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) everyone knows it
4. 4.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
5. 5.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
8. 8.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Is it break time?”
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) looks for reasons (c) decides in a hurry (d) checks the facts first
15. 15.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Who cares, anyway?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
17. 17.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the person in charge (c) the person who called (d) the year it was built
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the person who called (c) the player who scored (d) the steps to make tea
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
22. 22.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
23. 23.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
24. 24.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) shares without checking (b) ignores the facts (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
28. 28.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the room of the meeting (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the day of the trip
30. 30.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
31. 31.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) trust me (d) because I said so
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) trust me
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the reason for a delay (c) the way bees make honey (d) the spot your bag is
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the player who scored (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the shelf with atlases
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks good questions (c) never asks why (d) looks for reasons
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) copies what all do (c) hears only one side (d) checks the facts first
39. 39.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) believes every rumour (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify

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