Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 976 · 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: “the city she lives in” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
3. 3.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Is it lunch yet?” (b) “Who cares?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “How do you know?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
7. 7.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
9. 9.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) where
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) hears only one side (b) changes mind with proof (c) ignores the facts (d) believes every rumour
14. 14.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) end of story (d) it saves water
17. 17.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the day of the trip (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the friend who helped
19. 19.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Who are you?”
20. 20.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
22. 22.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “If it is on a website, it must be right.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it is obvious (d) the test is tomorrow
25. 25.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) who (c) when (d) why
26. 26.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) when
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
30. 30.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the test is tomorrow (c) because I said so (d) it is obvious
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
36. 36.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
39. 39.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Why was it stopped?” (c) “Was it stopped?” (d) “Who played?”
40. 40.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to make better choices (b) to look clever (c) to stop asking (d) to win every fight

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