Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 974 · 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 of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the spot your bag is (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person who called
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the city she lives in (c) the reason for a delay (d) the place of the party
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) who
5. 5.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the road is closed (b) just because (c) the floor is slippery (d) the bus is full
10. 10.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the friend who helped (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason for a delay
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the friend who helped (c) the time of the match (d) the hour the shop opens
14. 14.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks good questions (c) never asks why (d) hears only one side
16. 16.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
17. 17.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
18. 18.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) I like the shop (b) it is round (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
19. 19.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) where
23. 23.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Are eggs round?” (d) “Who laid them?”
26. 26.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
27. 27.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) listens to both sides (c) believes every rumour (d) checks the facts first
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person who called (c) the time of the match (d) the author of a book
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) ignores the facts (b) listens to both sides (c) looks for reasons (d) compares the options
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) shares without checking (d) asks good questions
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to waste time
40. 40.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True

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