Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 920 · 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 do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) looks for reasons (c) asks good questions (d) shares without checking
4. 4.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the author of a book (c) the time of the match (d) the way bees make honey
6. 6.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) hears only one side (d) trusts any website
9. 9.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Why bother?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) how
18. 18.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it is round (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
19. 19.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
20. 20.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the spot your bag is (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the person who called
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the method to grow beans (c) the author of a book (d) the day of the trip
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) just because (b) it saves water (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
28. 28.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
30. 30.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the bus is full (d) the road is closed
31. 31.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
35. 35.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) trusts any website (b) thinks before deciding (c) checks the facts first (d) spots missing facts
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
40. 40.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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