Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 945 · 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 a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks good questions (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) shares without checking
7. 7.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
10. 10.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Which page, please?”
11. 11.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
16. 16.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) argues anyway (c) changes their mind (d) gets angry
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
18. 18.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
21. 21.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
24. 24.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) dark clouds are coming
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the reason for a delay (c) the time of the match (d) the spot your bag is
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) shares without checking (c) spots missing facts (d) asks good questions
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
30. 30.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) hears only a friend (c) walks away (d) hears both sides
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the person who called (c) the day of the trip (d) the time of the match
32. 32.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
33. 33.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the method to grow beans (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the hour the shop opens
34. 34.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “What makes it best?”
35. 35.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
39. 39.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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