Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 979 · 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 road is closed” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the friend who helped (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the spot your bag is
5. 5.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) how
6. 6.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Can I go?”
7. 7.True or false: “asks good questions” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the reason for a delay (c) the method to grow beans (d) the reason she cried
11. 11.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the exact date (c) the school name (d) your best friend
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.True or false: “Can you show me one?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the place of the party (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the shelf with atlases (d) the spot your bag is
16. 16.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
17. 17.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who believes every rumour? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) never asks why (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) trusts any website
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the test is tomorrow
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the date of the exam (d) the player who scored
22. 22.🔍 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
23. 23.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) spots missing facts (c) shares without checking (d) listens to both sides
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the person in charge (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the steps to make tea
28. 28.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
29. 29.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) believes every rumour (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) spots missing facts (d) listens to both sides
30. 30.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) nod and walk off
31. 31.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) why (b) where (c) how (d) when
32. 32.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) walks away (c) hears only a friend (d) hears both sides
33. 33.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
35. 35.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) compares the options (c) asks good questions (d) never asks why

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