Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 95 · 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.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
2. 2.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
3. 3.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) nod and walk off
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the author of a book (d) the spot your bag is
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person in charge (b) the date of the exam (c) the author of a book (d) the player who scored
9. 9.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
10. 10.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
14. 14.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
22. 22.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Is it break time?”
23. 23.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
24. 24.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the method to grow beans (c) the player who scored (d) the reason leaves fall
28. 28.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) compares the options (c) hears only one side (d) trusts any website
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the floor is slippery (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
37. 37.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
39. 39.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify

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