Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 204 · 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.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) with your eyes only (b) on different days (c) over the same days (d) only the taller one
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) a fact (b) always false (c) hard to trust (d) always true
4. 4.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: try it out? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
5. 5.True or false: “It rained after I washed my bike, so washing it brings rain.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
7. 7.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) guessing the worst (c) blaming without proof (d) judging by looks
8. 8.Which of these is a want? (a) healthy food (b) water to drink (c) medicine when ill (d) a party hat
9. 9.🛍️ Tara has ₹140 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) flower pot, ₹100 (b) seed packet, ₹190 (c) colour pencils, ₹50 (d) picture book, ₹60
10. 10.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🚫 An option costs more than you have. What do you do? (a) borrow from strangers (b) cry (c) buy it anyway (d) cross it out
12. 12.🌱 Ishaan planted 15 saplings in 3 hours. Rohan planted 72 saplings in 6 hours. Who planted more saplings per hour? (a) Ishaan (b) both the same (c) Rohan
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to find out (b) ignoring other reasons (c) trusting the first idea (d) deciding too fast
14. 14.🛠️ What is the first step in solving a problem? (a) give up (b) know what is wrong (c) blame someone (d) try any idea
15. 15.True or false: “ice is frozen water” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.📚 You leave your project to the last night. What is likely? (a) extra marks (b) a rushed project (c) a perfect project (d) a free holiday
17. 17.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “forgetting the lesson” learns nothing. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
21. 21.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: blaming without proof? (a) hasty (b) careful
22. 22.True or false: “it has lots of likes” is a fair reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) how
24. 24.True or false: “only thinking of now” is thinking ahead. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) copies what all do (b) spots missing facts (c) shares without checking (d) never asks why
26. 26.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) tiring in the rain (b) hot in summer (c) time with friends (d) it takes more time
28. 28.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 8 PM (b) 9 PM (c) 7 PM (d) not enough info
29. 29.📚 Reliable or not: the school notice board? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the reason for a delay (c) the time of the match (d) the purpose of a rule
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the city she lives in (b) the reason for a delay (c) the friend who helped (d) the steps to tie a knot
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thermometer (b) the school notice board (c) a forwarded message (d) an atlas
33. 33.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) guess the way (c) nod and walk off (d) ask them to repeat it
34. 34.🛍️ Diya has ₹270 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) seed packet, ₹160 (b) magazine, ₹220 (c) cricket bat, ₹100 (d) story book, ₹340
35. 35.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the page number (b) what facts are given (c) the colour of ink (d) your handwriting
36. 36.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the shop was crowded (d) the dog heard thunder
37. 37.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) seven (b) metres (c) Monday (d) best
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
39. 39.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the reason for a delay (c) the cause of the fight (d) the friend who helped
40. 40.Which of these gets in the way of solving? (a) drawing a diagram (b) staying calm (c) guessing wildly (d) asking for help

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids