Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 997 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) thinks before deciding (b) hears only one side (c) compares the options (d) looks for reasons
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks “How do you know?”? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) how
4. 4.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) it looks cool (c) everyone has one (d) I like the colour
5. 5.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
7. 7.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is colourful (b) I like the shop (c) it has vitamins (d) it is round
8. 8.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to look busy (c) to avoid mistakes (d) to annoy people
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) just because (c) bags like the dark (d) mornings are rushed
12. 12.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Are you sure?”
13. 13.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) when
16. 16.True or false: “the cause of the fight” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
19. 19.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the player who scored (c) the method to grow beans (d) the steps to make tea
21. 21.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.💡 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
24. 24.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔎 Which question does a critical thinker ask most? (a) “Who cares?” (b) “Is it lunch yet?” (c) “Why bother?” (d) “How do you know?”
27. 27.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to look clever (c) to make better choices (d) to stop asking
28. 28.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) why (b) who (c) when (d) where
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
31. 31.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) believes every rumour (c) looks for reasons (d) hears only one side
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) shares without checking (c) believes every rumour (d) decides in a hurry
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the city she lives in (c) the cause of the fight (d) the reason for a delay
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear

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