Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 990 · 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: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “it saves water” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who listens to both sides? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to waste time (c) to look busy (d) to avoid mistakes
7. 7.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the person who called (d) the reason she cried
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
14. 14.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “the hour the shop opens” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusts any website (b) compares the options (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) spots missing facts
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) because I said so (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
24. 24.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) thinks before deciding (c) hears only one side (d) compares the options
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the date of the exam (c) the year it was built (d) the friend who helped
27. 27.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to stop asking (c) to look clever (d) to make better choices
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) the road is closed (c) the floor is slippery (d) everyone knows it
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
30. 30.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) it looks cool (d) the forecast says rain
33. 33.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who decides in a hurry? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) compares the options (c) copies what all do (d) changes mind with proof
35. 35.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
39. 39.🔍 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
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the place of the party (c) the method to grow beans (d) the author of a book

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids