Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 921 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Which page, please?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the road is closed (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
4. 4.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) decides in a hurry (c) never asks why (d) hears only one side
6. 6.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
7. 7.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the hour the shop opens
10. 10.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) maybe (d) because
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to stall (c) a question to understand (d) a question to tease
13. 13.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the exact date (c) the colour of ink (d) the school name
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the author of a book
15. 15.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) who (b) how (c) where (d) when
19. 19.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
20. 20.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) believe it at once (c) plan a holiday (d) tell everyone
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
22. 22.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the reason she cried (c) the city she lives in (d) the person who called
24. 24.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to waste time
25. 25.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “My friend said it, so it must be true.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
27. 27.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) it has vitamins
28. 28.📝 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?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the method to grow beans (c) the place of the party (d) the reason for a delay
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
35. 35.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
36. 36.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) trust me (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) because I said so (c) trust me (d) end of story
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker

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