Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 11 · 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.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
2. 2.True or false: “no source or date” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
4. 4.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) acting without thinking (b) ignoring warnings (c) only thinking of now (d) imagining what follows
7. 7.True or false: “checking the facts” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “just because” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a doctor (b) a comment with no name (c) a stranger online (d) a rumour in the corridor
10. 10.🎨 Your class scores three club projects out of 5 (more points = better). Mural: helpful 3, easy 1, fun 3. Garden: helpful 1, easy 3, fun 2. Book drive: helpful 3, easy 2, fun 1. What is the total score of the book drive?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) planning for problems (b) grabbing the first thing (c) thinking of others (d) waiting a moment
12. 12.🧩 Ishaan is 6 years old. Diya is older than Ishaan. How old is Diya? (a) 7 (b) 11 (c) 8 (d) not enough info
13. 13.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
15. 15.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Arjun does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Arjun in the Blue House? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
17. 17.🛍️ Nisha has ₹130 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) seed packet, ₹90 (b) paint set, ₹70 (c) magazine, ₹100 (d) picture book, ₹140
18. 18.True or false: “a pencil for class” is a need. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) busy roads to cross (b) time with friends (c) hard with a heavy bag (d) tiring in the rain
20. 20.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) water to drink (b) a new video game (c) healthy food (d) medicine when ill
22. 22.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) hasty (b) careful
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.True or false: “A pop-up ad told me.” is a poor way to check. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
28. 28.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) decides in a hurry (c) listens to both sides (d) asks “How do you know?”
30. 30.True or false: “A triangle has three sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “saying “who cares”” learns nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) when
34. 34.True or false: “homework is boring” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Tara bought 5 markers for ₹275 in all. Each marker cost the same. What did one marker cost? (a) ₹55 (b) ₹60 (c) not enough info (d) ₹275
36. 36.🛍️ A need or a want: a school uniform? (a) a need (b) a want
37. 37.🚌 Every school bus goes to the depot at night. Bus 7 is a school bus. Where is Bus 7 at night? (a) on the road (b) at the depot (c) at the school (d) at the market
38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
39. 39.🔁 A friend shows good evidence that you were wrong. A good thinker says… (a) “You’re just lucky.” (b) “Thanks, I see it now.” (c) “No, I’m right.” (d) “I don’t care.”
40. 40.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops are big (b) it shuts only on Sunday (c) shops sell milk (d) Sunday is fun

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