Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 201 · 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.True or false: “We tested both pens on the same paper for one page each.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the person who called (b) the place of the party (c) the cause of the fight (d) the time of the match
5. 5.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) planning for problems (b) ignoring warnings (c) acting without thinking (d) grabbing the first thing
6. 6.True or false: “a party hat” is a want. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) dark clouds are coming (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.True or false: “a loyal friend” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Kabir is in the school choir. Does Kabir practise on Fridays? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
11. 11.🗺️ You want to find which state a city is in. Which is best? (a) an atlas (b) a joke book (c) a cookbook (d) an old rumour
12. 12.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) opinion (b) fact
14. 14.🛍️ Diya has ₹280 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) kite, ₹70 (b) cricket bat, ₹90 (c) comic, ₹350 (d) picture book, ₹250
15. 15.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a guess by a friend (b) a science textbook (c) a random website (d) a rumour in the corridor
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) because (c) since (d) as
18. 18.🏏 Kabir scored 48 runs in 6 overs. Saanvi scored 12 runs in 4 overs. How many runs per over did Saanvi score?
19. 19.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Everyone is skipping homework, so it’s fine.” (a) one means all (b) attacking the person (c) lucky charm (d) everyone does it
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
21. 21.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) tests show it works (b) it was measured twice (c) it happened once (d) the numbers prove it
22. 22.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: understand the problem or list possible fixes? (a) understand the problem (b) list possible fixes
23. 23.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
25. 25.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) it was measured twice (b) mocking who said it (c) tests show it works (d) checked facts support it
26. 26.🔮 Thinking ahead or acting on impulse: asking “what if?”? (a) acting on impulse (b) thinking ahead
27. 27.🔮 If you practise daily, your skill grows. If your skill grows, you play better. If you play better, you enjoy the game more. Suppose your skill grows. What happens in the end? (a) you enjoy the game more (b) you practise daily (c) you play better
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) waiting to find out (c) trusting the first idea (d) judging by looks
29. 29.True or false: “the rule book says so” is a thinking trap. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I decided before I heard the facts.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
31. 31.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) one was bad, so all are (b) the numbers prove it (c) everyone is doing it (d) mocking who said it
32. 32.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
33. 33.🔮 If the fan stops, the room gets hot. If the room gets hot, we open the windows. If the power goes off, the fan stops. Suppose the fan stops. What happens next? (a) the room gets hot (b) we open the windows (c) the power goes off
34. 34.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) busy roads to cross (b) hot in summer (c) fresh air (d) it takes more time
35. 35.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) the baby is hungry (c) the floor is wet (d) the cake is half gone
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.🛍️ Meera has ₹210 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) paint set, ₹80 (b) picture book, ₹170 (c) magazine, ₹270 (d) watering can, ₹90
39. 39.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Vihaan is not a member of the eco-club. Has Vihaan planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
40. 40.True or false: “My way is the only way.” is closed-minded. (a) False (b) True

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