Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 969 · 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: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
4. 4.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📅 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?”
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the place of the party (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the day of the trip
9. 9.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) nod and walk off (d) ask them to repeat it
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the person who called (d) the day of the trip
15. 15.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the exact date (c) the school name (d) the colour of ink
16. 16.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the bus is full
17. 17.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) where
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
19. 19.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) criticising people (c) clear, fair thinking (d) thinking very fast
20. 20.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to stall (b) a test for the teacher (c) a question to tease (d) a question to understand
21. 21.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) looks for reasons (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) hears only one side
22. 22.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to avoid mistakes
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the test is tomorrow (d) dark clouds are coming
30. 30.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is it break time?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) the forecast says rain
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
39. 39.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious

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