Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 916 · 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.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
2. 2.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) changes their mind (c) hides the fact (d) gets angry
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the year it was built (c) the city she lives in (d) the room of the meeting
7. 7.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “checks the facts first” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the year it was built (c) the friend who helped (d) the shelf with atlases
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the floor is slippery (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the time of the match (c) the room of the meeting (d) the friend who helped
20. 20.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
21. 21.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
22. 22.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) changes mind with proof (d) ignores the facts
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
24. 24.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the reason for a delay (c) the steps to make tea (d) the player who scored
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) changes mind with proof (c) decides in a hurry (d) trusts any website
33. 33.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) nod and walk off (d) ask them to repeat it
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) copies what all do (c) trusts any website (d) asks good questions
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify

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