Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 967 · 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.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) just because (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
5. 5.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone knows it (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) end of story
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Which one, please?” (c) “Is it easy?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
10. 10.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) the bus is full
11. 11.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
12. 12.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looks for reasons (b) asks good questions (c) decides in a hurry (d) thinks before deciding
14. 14.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
16. 16.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the test is tomorrow (d) trust me
18. 18.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
20. 20.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “copies what all do” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Why bother?” (c) “How do you know?” (d) “Who cares?”
25. 25.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) checks the facts first (d) shares without checking
29. 29.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) thinks before deciding (c) hears only one side (d) shares without checking
31. 31.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) why
33. 33.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) why
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) when (b) how (c) where (d) who
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) compares the options (c) changes mind with proof (d) ignores the facts
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) decides in a hurry (b) checks the facts first (c) ignores the facts (d) never asks why
39. 39.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the author of a book (d) the spot your bag is

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