Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 992 · 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 of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) copies what all do (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
2. 2.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) where (c) when (d) why
3. 3.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to annoy people (b) to look busy (c) to waste time (d) to avoid mistakes
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the day of the trip? (a) where (b) when (c) why (d) who
9. 9.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Why eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
10. 10.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) maybe
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) checks the facts first (c) looks for reasons (d) asks “How do you know?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the floor is slippery”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the room of the meeting (c) the author of a book (d) the day of the trip
23. 23.True or false: “the room of the meeting” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) plan a holiday (c) tell everyone (d) check with the school
25. 25.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) trust me (c) just because (d) it is obvious
26. 26.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checks the facts first (b) believes every rumour (c) spots missing facts (d) asks good questions
28. 28.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) it saves water
29. 29.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the friend who helped (b) the day of the trip (c) the reason she cried (d) the player who scored
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the player who scored (c) the year it was built (d) the time of the match
32. 32.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) trust me (c) the floor is slippery (d) because I said so
33. 33.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) where
34. 34.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) believing all you hear (b) thinking very fast (c) criticising people (d) clear, fair thinking
36. 36.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the year it was built (c) the steps to make tea (d) the date of the exam
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason

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