Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 960 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) hears only one side (c) never asks why (d) looks for reasons
2. 2.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
4. 4.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “trusts any website” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) decides in a hurry (d) compares the options
9. 9.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the city she lives in” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) checks the facts first
12. 12.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Is it break time?”
13. 13.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the exact date (c) the school name (d) your best friend
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it is obvious (b) the floor is slippery (c) just because (d) end of story
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) believes every rumour (b) trusts any website (c) changes mind with proof (d) hears only one side
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) it saves water
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Is it over?” (d) “Was it stopped?”
25. 25.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) it looks cool
27. 27.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the city she lives in (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the way to fold a boat
32. 32.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
34. 34.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) trusts any website (b) ignores the facts (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) decides in a hurry
35. 35.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) how
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) the road is closed (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
40. 40.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) trust me (c) the road is closed (d) end of story

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