Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 168 · 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 of these gets in the way of solving? (a) breaking it into parts (b) drawing a diagram (c) making a list (d) giving up at once
2. 2.True or false: “hair on the sofa” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she hates me (b) she lost all her friends (c) she moved away (d) maybe she is busy
4. 4.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: time with friends? (a) a pro (b) a con
5. 5.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) it saves water (d) the floor is slippery
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a dictionary (b) the bus timetable (c) your class teacher (d) a stranger online
7. 7.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “No, never.” (b) “Probably yes.” (c) “We can’t tell.” (d) “Yes, surely.”
8. 8.🧺 Your class scores three picnic spots out of 5 (more points = better). Lake: fun 2, shade 3, nearness 2. Hill: fun 3, shade 4, nearness 5. Park: fun 3, shade 4, nearness 3. Which picnic spot has the highest total? (a) park (b) hill (c) lake
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) the floor is slippery
10. 10.🗺️ You want to find which state a city is in. Which is best? (a) a cookbook (b) an atlas (c) an old rumour (d) a joke book
11. 11.📊 Fact or opinion: dogs are the best pets? (a) opinion (b) fact
12. 12.🛍️ Vihaan has ₹140 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) comic, ₹100 (b) football, ₹160 (c) cricket bat, ₹120 (d) picture book, ₹110
13. 13.True or false: “vet visits cost money” is a con of keeping a pet dog. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏏 Nisha scored 15 runs in 3 overs. Vihaan scored 42 runs in 6 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) Vihaan (b) Nisha (c) both the same
15. 15.📚 Reliable or not: your class teacher? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
16. 16.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) blaming without proof (c) checking the facts (d) ignoring other reasons
18. 18.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the person who called (b) the reason for a delay (c) the day of the trip (d) the hour the shop opens
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
20. 20.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a pro of keeping a pet dog? (a) hair on the sofa (b) food costs money (c) a loyal friend (d) hard to go on trips
22. 22.Which of these helps you improve? (a) blaming bad luck (b) saying “who cares” (c) skipping the review (d) asking what to change
23. 23.Which of these is a want? (a) water to drink (b) healthy food (c) a warm blanket (d) a fancy phone case
24. 24.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 9 PM (b) 6 PM (c) not enough info (d) 8 PM
25. 25.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
26. 26.Which of these is a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) trust me
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) free exercise (b) busy roads to cross (c) hot in summer (d) tiring in the rain
28. 28.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) trusting the first idea (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) why (b) when (c) who (d) how
30. 30.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
31. 31.True or false: “trying a new way” learns nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making a list (b) ignoring the problem (c) staying calm (d) asking for help
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) ignoring other reasons (d) waiting to find out
34. 34.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) over the same days (b) with your eyes only (c) on different days (d) only the taller one
35. 35.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) ignoring warnings (b) waiting a moment (c) only thinking of now (d) skipping instructions
36. 36.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) too good to be true (c) a strange web address (d) facts you can check
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) because I said so
38. 38.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True

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