Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 928 · 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 question word helps you find out the shelf with atlases? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
3. 3.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the reason she cried (c) the day of the trip (d) the time of the match
5. 5.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to waste time (c) to look busy (d) to avoid mistakes
6. 6.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the date of the exam (c) the person who called (d) the time of the match
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the steps to make tea (d) the place of the party
9. 9.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Where do I pay?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the way bees make honey (d) the method to grow beans
11. 11.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) believes every rumour (c) listens to both sides (d) ignores the facts
16. 16.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
18. 18.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
20. 20.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
22. 22.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
23. 23.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) how
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
28. 28.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) it is obvious (d) the floor is slippery
31. 31.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
33. 33.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the year it was built (c) the author of a book (d) the place of the party
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) listens to both sides (c) hears only one side (d) spots missing facts
36. 36.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) flips a coin (b) copies a friend (c) picks the first idea (d) stops and thinks
37. 37.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
38. 38.True or false: “trust me” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False

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