Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 989 · 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 believes every rumour? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “the time of the match” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) compares the options (b) thinks before deciding (c) ignores the facts (d) checks the facts first
6. 6.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
7. 7.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the cause of the fight (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the author of a book
10. 10.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “Do you have it?”
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) trusts any website (c) ignores the facts (d) changes mind with proof
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) because (c) maybe (d) but
13. 13.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “just because” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) just because (d) everyone knows it
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to tease (c) a question to stall (d) a question to understand
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the person in charge (d) the player who scored
25. 25.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
26. 26.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) believes every rumour (c) asks good questions (d) shares without checking
27. 27.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) how (b) why (c) when (d) who
28. 28.⚖️ Two friends argue about a rule of a game. A fair thinker… (a) backs the louder one (b) walks away (c) hears both sides (d) hears only a friend
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who spots missing facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
36. 36.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
37. 37.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) spots missing facts (b) decides in a hurry (c) ignores the facts (d) never asks why
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
39. 39.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False

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