Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 923 · 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 could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
7. 7.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a test for the teacher (c) a question to stall (d) a question to understand
8. 8.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) believes every rumour (c) compares the options (d) checks the facts first
10. 10.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
11. 11.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) spots missing facts (d) ignores the facts
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) who (b) when (c) why (d) how
14. 14.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the place of the party (c) the city she lives in (d) the method to grow beans
18. 18.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Who are you?”
20. 20.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the city she lives in (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the method to grow beans
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 no reason (b) a claim with a reason
25. 25.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the floor is slippery (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the road is closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the friend who helped (c) the player who scored (d) the hour the shop opens
28. 28.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) asks good questions (d) listens to both sides
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
32. 32.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) asks good questions (c) decides in a hurry (d) changes mind with proof
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) how (b) when (c) who (d) why
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the time of the match (c) the person who called (d) the place of the party
36. 36.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) criticising people (c) believing all you hear (d) thinking very fast
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
39. 39.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) who (c) how (d) where

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