Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 912 · 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: “the friend who helped” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) clear, fair thinking
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) decides in a hurry (b) listens to both sides (c) compares the options (d) asks good questions
6. 6.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) changes their mind (c) argues anyway (d) gets angry
7. 7.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
9. 9.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
10. 10.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) trusts any website (c) asks good questions (d) thinks before deciding
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) who
12. 12.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) copies what all do (c) decides in a hurry (d) checks the facts first
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) ignores the facts (d) changes mind with proof
17. 17.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the school name (c) your best friend (d) the colour of ink
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
28. 28.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to make better choices (c) to stop asking (d) to win every fight
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the reason for a delay (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the cause of the fight
32. 32.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
37. 37.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
40. 40.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False

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