Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 100 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Question, check, reason, decide): Find the topic of the question: questions (lessons 1–5), evidence (7–11), reasoning (13–17) or decisions (19–23). Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. If a fact is missing, say “not enough info”; if the rule does not decide it, say “can’t tell”; compare per day, not totals.

1. 1.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
3. 3.📖 You want the meaning of a hard word. Which is the best source? (a) a cartoon (b) a rumour (c) a dictionary (d) a comic
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) ignores the facts (c) hears only one side (d) asks “How do you know?”
5. 5.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
6. 6.🏏 Team A scored 60 runs in 10 overs; Team B scored 50 runs in 5 overs. Who scored faster? (a) can’t tell (b) Team A (c) Team B (d) both the same
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks good questions (b) believes every rumour (c) shares without checking (d) trusts any website
8. 8.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) is popular (b) must be true (c) might be fun (d) someone hopes
9. 9.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Is it Monday?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Can I go?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
10. 10.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the day of the trip (c) the reason she cried (d) the way bees make honey
12. 12.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧺 Every fruit in the basket is a guava. Meera takes a fruit from the basket. What did she take? (a) a mango (b) a papaya (c) a banana (d) a guava
14. 14.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason for a delay? (a) why (b) who (c) where (d) when
15. 15.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who never asks why? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
16. 16.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “decides in a hurry” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) it has vitamins (c) I like the shop (d) it is colourful
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) compares the options (b) never asks why (c) asks good questions (d) asks “How do you know?”
20. 20.⚖️ What makes a comparison fair? (a) same conditions for all (b) the bigger one wins (c) different rules (d) a lucky guess
21. 21.🔮 If it rains, the match is called off. If we stay indoors, we play carrom. If the match is called off, we stay indoors. Suppose the match is called off. What happens in the end? (a) it rains (b) we stay indoors (c) we play carrom
22. 22.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “I hadn’t thought of that. Let me think again.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
24. 24.🚲 Diya cycled 12 km in 2 hours. Kabir cycled 16 km in 4 hours. How many km per hour did Kabir cycle?
25. 25.🍀 You wore red and won a race. Did the red shirt make you win? (a) no, just a coincidence (b) yes, for sure (c) yes, red is fast (d) only on Sundays
26. 26.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
27. 27.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎯 Your science-fair plan did not work well. Which is a useful reflection? (a) “Never again.” (b) “Fairs are silly.” (c) “It was bad luck.” (d) “Start a week earlier.”
29. 29.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) decides in a hurry (c) checks the facts first (d) trusts any website
31. 31.🏃 Riya ran 100 m in 20 seconds and Aarav ran 50 m in 12 seconds. To compare them fairly, look at… (a) who is taller (b) who finished first (c) metres per second (d) their shoe colour
32. 32.🧩 A box has 3 rows of eggs, with 5 in each row. How many eggs are in the box? (a) 8 (b) not enough info (c) 15 (d) 20
33. 33.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Are you sure?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a third pair of shoes (b) a new video game (c) a pencil for class (d) a party hat
35. 35.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A video with no name said it.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
36. 36.True or false: “grabbing the first thing” is thinking ahead. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.🔍 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
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “A video with no name said it.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False

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