Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 181 · 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 taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) no, check more (b) yes, it is certain (c) yes, mangoes match (d) no mango is sweet
2. 2.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) a clear date
3. 3.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the plants got no water
4. 4.🤔 Before acting, a thinker asks… (a) “What could happen?” (b) “Is it Friday?” (c) “How fast?” (d) “Who will see?”
5. 5.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: try it out? (a) step 3 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 2
6. 6.True or false: “Her plan is silly because she is the youngest.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checked facts support it (b) mocking who said it (c) the rule book says so (d) tests show it works
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) because I said so (d) the test is tomorrow
9. 9.True or false: “My friend said it, so it must be true.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) guessing the worst (c) trusting the first idea (d) blaming without proof
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Rohan does not live in Green Park. Does Rohan ride the school bus? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
14. 14.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Meera has not planted a tree. Is Meera a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
15. 15.🚌 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 school (c) at the market (d) at the depot
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the Sun is a star (b) dogs are the best pets (c) honey is yummy (d) fish are cute
17. 17.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: staying calm? (a) helps solve it (b) gets in the way
18. 18.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) believes every rumour (c) hears only one side (d) shares without checking
19. 19.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the person who called (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the reason leaves fall
20. 20.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “tests show it works”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a named source (c) too good to be true (d) no source or date
22. 22.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) a thermometer (b) touching a wall (c) asking a stranger (d) a guess
23. 23.🎨 Two friends have different favourite colours. Who is right? (a) only the older one (b) neither of them (c) only the louder one (d) both can be right
24. 24.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “one was bad, so all are”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
25. 25.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Why Friday?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Are you sure?”
27. 27.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Which page, please?”
28. 28.🔮 If it chews the shoes, the shoes are ruined. If it gets restless, it chews the shoes. If the dog is not walked, it gets restless. Suppose the dog is not walked. What happens in the end? (a) it chews the shoes (b) it gets restless (c) the shoes are ruined
29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
30. 30.⭐ Rohan made 36 paper stars in 6 hours. Kabir made 20 paper stars in 5 hours. How many paper stars per hour did Kabir make?
31. 31.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Aarav practises on Fridays. Is Aarav in the school choir? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fresh air (b) hard with a heavy bag (c) tiring in the rain (d) it takes more time
34. 34.🍫 You eat sweets every day and never brush. What is a likely consequence? (a) more height (b) tooth decay (c) stronger teeth (d) better marks
35. 35.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: pick one plan? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 5
36. 36.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a want? (a) a warm blanket (b) healthy food (c) extra chocolate (d) water to drink
38. 38.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
39. 39.🚦 Your friends are all crossing on a red light. What do you do? (a) close your eyes (b) wait for green (c) run fast (d) follow them
40. 40.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) that one dog barked (b) dogs hate you (c) all dogs are mean (d) never see dogs

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