Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 930 · 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: “the reason leaves fall” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the year it was built
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
8. 8.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “How does it work?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Do you have it?”
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the place of the party (d) the shelf with atlases
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) thinks before deciding (d) compares the options
13. 13.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
15. 15.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
17. 17.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) who (b) when (c) where (d) why
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) it is colourful (d) I like the shop
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) trusts any website
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) compares the options (c) changes mind with proof (d) asks “How do you know?”
24. 24.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the date of the exam (b) the reason for a delay (c) the reason she cried (d) the cause of the fight
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) when (c) where (d) how
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) shares without checking (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) compares the options
32. 32.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
33. 33.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) it is obvious (d) the road is closed
34. 34.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) checks the facts first (c) thinks before deciding (d) asks “How do you know?”
36. 36.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) why
38. 38.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) clear, fair thinking (c) believing all you hear (d) thinking very fast
39. 39.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) ignores the facts (b) thinks before deciding (c) changes mind with proof (d) asks good questions

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