Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 927 · 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: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) check with the school (b) tell everyone (c) plan a holiday (d) believe it at once
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the year it was built (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way to fold a boat
5. 5.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Which page, please?”
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) changes mind with proof (d) never asks why
12. 12.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the reason leaves fall (c) the cause of the fight (d) the way to fold a boat
14. 14.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Who are you?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
15. 15.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the author of a book (c) the person who called (d) the spot your bag is
18. 18.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
19. 19.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to win every fight (c) to stop asking (d) to look clever
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) how
23. 23.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
24. 24.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) hears both sides (c) walks away (d) hears only a friend
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) trusts any website (c) thinks before deciding (d) believes every rumour
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the friend who helped (c) the day of the trip (d) the hour the shop opens
28. 28.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) asks good questions (c) shares without checking (d) changes mind with proof
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the way bees make honey (d) the method to grow beans
31. 31.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
39. 39.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True

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