Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 926 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
2. 2.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
4. 4.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) it saves water (d) dark clouds are coming
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) how
7. 7.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
13. 13.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the room of the meeting (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the reason for a delay
15. 15.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) when
20. 20.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) looks for reasons (d) believes every rumour
21. 21.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
24. 24.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) looks for reasons (b) hears only one side (c) never asks why (d) ignores the facts
25. 25.💡 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
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
33. 33.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.💡 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 a reason (b) a claim with no reason
35. 35.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) hard to trust (c) always true (d) always false
40. 40.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason

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