Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 919 · 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.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
2. 2.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person who called (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the hour the shop opens
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) where
11. 11.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
12. 12.💡 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
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
14. 14.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the floor is slippery (c) everyone knows it (d) it is obvious
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) trust me (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) never asks why (c) copies what all do (d) thinks before deciding
19. 19.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) ignores the facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) hears only one side
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) why
21. 21.True or false: “the reason she cried” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💡 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?”
23. 23.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) changes mind with proof (c) never asks why (d) ignores the facts
24. 24.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the player who scored (c) the author of a book (d) the friend who helped
27. 27.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
34. 34.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Which one, please?”
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the steps to make tea (c) the player who scored (d) the place of the party
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) it saves water (c) trust me (d) end of story
37. 37.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
38. 38.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the friend who helped (c) the spot your bag is (d) the reason for a delay
39. 39.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Is it over?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”

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