Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 915 · 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 word starts a question about time? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the way bees make honey (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way to fold a boat
3. 3.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
7. 7.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) believes every rumour (c) never asks why (d) thinks before deciding
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
21. 21.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
22. 22.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) trusts any website
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the reason leaves fall
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the reason she cried (c) the time of the match (d) the city she lives in
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) compares the options (c) spots missing facts (d) checks the facts first
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
30. 30.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
31. 31.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) the road is closed
33. 33.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
37. 37.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
39. 39.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
40. 40.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) but (c) because (d) or

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