Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 941 · 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 of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the way bees make honey (c) the player who scored (d) the method to grow beans
2. 2.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
5. 5.True or false: “the year it was built” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) everyone knows it
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the steps to make tea (c) the day of the trip (d) the way to fold a boat
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the spot your bag is (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the place of the party
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
11. 11.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is round
12. 12.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) clear, fair thinking (c) criticising people (d) thinking very fast
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the method to grow beans (d) the date of the exam
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) who (b) where (c) how (d) why
16. 16.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) trusts any website (c) copies what all do (d) asks “How do you know?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) asks good questions (c) trusts any website (d) changes mind with proof
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
20. 20.💡 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
21. 21.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) asks good questions (c) shares without checking (d) believes every rumour
22. 22.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) why (b) how (c) when (d) who
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) just because
29. 29.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) who
31. 31.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False

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