Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 982 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the reason for a delay (c) the time of the match (d) the hour the shop opens
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
3. 3.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the hour the shop opens
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
5. 5.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
7. 7.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “How does it work?”
8. 8.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) compares the options (c) listens to both sides (d) checks the facts first
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the year it was built (c) the person in charge (d) the friend who helped
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
16. 16.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
17. 17.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
22. 22.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) criticising people (c) believing all you hear (d) clear, fair thinking
23. 23.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
25. 25.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) trusts any website (c) never asks why (d) looks for reasons
26. 26.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) why
27. 27.📅 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?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
31. 31.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) when
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) compares the options (c) hears only one side (d) asks good questions
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the steps to make tea (c) the way bees make honey (d) the city she lives in
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
37. 37.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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