Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 965 · 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.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
2. 2.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
9. 9.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) the exact date
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) end of story (d) the floor is slippery
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) how
16. 16.💡 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
17. 17.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Is it blue?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
18. 18.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
19. 19.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) how
21. 21.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
23. 23.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
24. 24.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Why Friday?”
26. 26.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the place of the party (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the time of the match
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) checks the facts first (d) believes every rumour
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) copies what all do (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) believe it at once (c) plan a holiday (d) check with the school
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the author of a book (b) the spot your bag is (c) the friend who helped (d) the time of the match
37. 37.True or false: “the way bees make honey” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
39. 39.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker

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