Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 917 · 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: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) why
3. 3.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
4. 4.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
8. 8.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
10. 10.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) where (b) why (c) how (d) who
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
16. 16.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) how
18. 18.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the person who called (d) the steps to make tea
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the steps to make tea (d) the player who scored
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the city she lives in (c) the person who called (d) the method to grow beans
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) asks good questions (c) listens to both sides (d) shares without checking
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
31. 31.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “Where do I pay?” (c) “Can I buy two?” (d) “What makes it best?”
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) end of story
33. 33.💡 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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) checks the facts first (b) spots missing facts (c) never asks why (d) listens to both sides
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) because I said so (c) just because (d) dark clouds are coming
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker

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