Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 977 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the hour the shop opens (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the room of the meeting
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) unclear (b) clear
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) decides in a hurry (c) changes mind with proof (d) thinks before deciding
9. 9.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the method to grow beans (d) the reason leaves fall
10. 10.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
11. 11.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the player who scored (c) the day of the trip (d) the city she lives in
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) copies what all do (c) changes mind with proof (d) looks for reasons
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the room of the meeting (c) the way bees make honey (d) the day of the trip
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) when
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the steps to make tea (d) the city she lives in
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
25. 25.🐢 Before a big choice, a critical thinker… (a) stops and thinks (b) copies a friend (c) picks the first idea (d) flips a coin
26. 26.💡 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
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the player who scored (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the year it was built
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) who
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) hears only a friend (b) hears both sides (c) walks away (d) backs the louder one
31. 31.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the reason she cried (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason for a delay
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) why (c) where (d) who
34. 34.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
35. 35.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) believes every rumour (c) compares the options (d) spots missing facts
39. 39.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the reason for a delay (c) the player who scored (d) the way to fold a boat

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