Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 122 · 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.📚 You leave your project to the last night. What is likely? (a) extra marks (b) a perfect project (c) a rushed project (d) a free holiday
2. 2.True or false: “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “tests show it works”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
4. 4.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) might be fun (b) must be true (c) is popular (d) someone hopes
5. 5.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) learning to care (b) a happy welcome home (c) hard to go on trips (d) a loyal friend
6. 6.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚲 Rohan cycled 9 km in 3 hours. Arjun cycled 20 km in 5 hours. How many km per hour did Arjun cycle?
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
9. 9.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) mornings are rushed (d) just because
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) grabbing the first thing (b) reading the rules first (c) waiting a moment (d) imagining what follows
12. 12.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) ignores the facts (b) changes mind with proof (c) shares without checking (d) trusts any website
13. 13.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) the pot colour only (b) water, soil and sun (c) the seed type (d) nothing at all
14. 14.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) the school notice board (c) a doctor (d) a video with no name
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) thinks before deciding (c) shares without checking (d) ignores the facts
19. 19.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: no smoke or noise? (a) a con (b) a pro
20. 20.✅ The best option is the one that… (a) costs the most (b) a friend picked (c) fits all your needs (d) is the first one
21. 21.True or false: “learning to care” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) everyone knows it (c) the bus is full (d) the floor is slippery
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Which page, please?”
24. 24.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) noting what worked (b) forgetting the lesson (c) asking for feedback (d) checking your answers
26. 26.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these helps you solve a problem? (a) ignoring the problem (b) guessing wildly (c) giving up at once (d) drawing a diagram
28. 28.🧩 Vihaan bought 3 mangoes and a bag for ₹120 in all. Each mango cost the same. What did one mango cost? (a) ₹117 (b) not enough info (c) ₹120 (d) ₹40
29. 29.Which of these learns nothing? (a) hiding the mistake (b) checking your answers (c) trying a new way (d) keeping a thinking diary
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “I never change my mind.” (a) open-minded (b) closed-minded
32. 32.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Let’s test both ideas and see which works.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) deciding too fast (c) saying “maybe” (d) thinking of other causes
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) the goat got out (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
38. 38.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
39. 39.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) touching a wall (b) asking a stranger (c) a guess (d) a thermometer
40. 40.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: it costs nothing? (a) a pro (b) a con

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