Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 99 · 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 a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “the bus is full” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) compares the options (c) looks for reasons (d) checks the facts first
4. 4.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the way bees make honey (c) the reason for a delay (d) the author of a book
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus is full (b) it saves water (c) everyone knows it (d) dark clouds are coming
7. 7.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) I like the colour (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
8. 8.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
9. 9.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Why bother?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “Who cares?” (d) “How do you know?”
10. 10.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) compares the options (c) trusts any website (d) spots missing facts
11. 11.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) shares without checking (d) copies what all do
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What time, exactly?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the place of the party? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the place of the party (c) the year it was built (d) the date of the exam
17. 17.True or false: “the method to grow beans” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the spot your bag is (c) the cause of the fight (d) the place of the party
19. 19.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.❓ Which question word helps you find out the cause of the fight? (a) when (b) where (c) how (d) why
21. 21.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “How many eggs?” (b) “Who laid them?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Are eggs round?”
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) why
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
27. 27.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “This Friday or next?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignores the facts (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) compares the options
29. 29.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
30. 30.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “asks good questions” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it is colourful (c) it has vitamins (d) I like the shop
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the method to grow beans (c) the day of the trip (d) the way bees make honey
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) checks the facts first
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the date of the exam (c) the time of the match (d) the day of the trip
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
40. 40.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the test is tomorrow

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