Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 918 · 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: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) clear, fair thinking (c) thinking very fast (d) criticising people
3. 3.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the player who scored (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the person in charge
7. 7.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
8. 8.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
10. 10.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the reason for a delay (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the year it was built
13. 13.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the player who scored (c) the room of the meeting (d) the way to fold a boat
15. 15.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) shares without checking
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) how (c) who (d) when
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
19. 19.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
20. 20.True or false: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the reason she cried (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the author of a book
23. 23.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) never asks why (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) asks good questions
28. 28.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the time of the match (d) the player who scored
30. 30.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
36. 36.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the day of the trip (d) the person in charge
38. 38.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Why was it stopped?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Is it over?”
39. 39.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the reason she cried (d) the method to grow beans

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