Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 987 · 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: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) because I said so (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) trust me (c) because I said so (d) end of story
5. 5.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) why
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🌧️ 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?”
10. 10.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the method to grow beans (c) the date of the exam (d) the steps to tie a knot
14. 14.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) never asks why (c) trusts any website (d) shares without checking
16. 16.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) thinks before deciding (b) trusts any website (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the shelf with atlases (b) the place of the party (c) the city she lives in (d) the player who scored
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person who called (b) the date of the exam (c) the way bees make honey (d) the place of the party
26. 26.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) how (b) why (c) who (d) when
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
29. 29.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the author of a book (c) the way bees make honey (d) the player who scored
31. 31.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) how (b) where (c) why (d) who
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
35. 35.True or false: “hears only one side” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Is it blue?” (b) “What makes it best?” (c) “Where do I pay?” (d) “Can I buy two?”
40. 40.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour

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