Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 913 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
3. 3.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the friend who helped (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the steps to make tea
9. 9.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) hears both sides (c) hears only a friend (d) backs the louder one
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) because I said so
11. 11.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
14. 14.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) when (c) how (d) where
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Which page, please?”
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) it saves water (d) the test is tomorrow
18. 18.🌧️ 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?”
19. 19.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
23. 23.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the author of a book (c) the player who scored (d) the shelf with atlases
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the way bees make honey (c) the room of the meeting (d) the steps to make tea
26. 26.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) listens to both sides (c) compares the options (d) believes every rumour
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
28. 28.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) just because (c) trust me (d) because I said so
31. 31.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
33. 33.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) spots missing facts (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the date of the exam (c) the player who scored (d) the day of the trip
35. 35.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
37. 37.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) decides in a hurry (c) ignores the facts (d) hears only one side
39. 39.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking

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