Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 93 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
5. 5.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the method to grow beans (c) the author of a book (d) the person who called
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the place of the party (d) the player who scored
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the time of the match (d) the date of the exam
12. 12.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) plan a holiday (b) tell everyone (c) believe it at once (d) check with the school
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) compares the options (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
16. 16.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) who
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason she cried (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the date of the exam
19. 19.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) thinks before deciding (c) believes every rumour (d) checks the facts first
22. 22.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) how
24. 24.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
26. 26.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) hears only one side (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) looks for reasons
27. 27.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
29. 29.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) why
30. 30.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) why (b) how (c) who (d) when
31. 31.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) listens to both sides (b) shares without checking (c) ignores the facts (d) believes every rumour
32. 32.True or false: “compares the options” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a question to understand (c) a question to stall (d) a test for the teacher
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) checks the facts first (c) decides in a hurry (d) hears only one side
35. 35.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) or (c) but (d) maybe
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) asks good questions (c) copies what all do (d) believes every rumour
37. 37.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
38. 38.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) argues anyway (b) changes their mind (c) gets angry (d) hides the fact
39. 39.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the friend who helped (c) the way bees make honey (d) the steps to tie a knot

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