Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 216 · 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: “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the bell rang (c) class must be over (d) the floor is wet
3. 3.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) busy roads to cross (b) hot in summer (c) hard with a heavy bag (d) it costs nothing
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) plants need water (c) winter is the best (d) ice is frozen water
5. 5.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is different from mine. Tell me more.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
6. 6.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Tara does not live in Green Park. Does Tara ride the school bus? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
8. 8.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
10. 10.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Is it break time?”
11. 11.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
12. 12.🔮 If it gets restless, it chews the shoes. If it chews the shoes, the shoes are ruined. If the dog is not walked, it gets restless. Suppose it gets restless. What happens in the end? (a) the dog is not walked (b) the shoes are ruined (c) it chews the shoes
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Aarav was not at Asha’s party. Did Aarav get a balloon? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
16. 16.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a photo (b) a measured length (c) a guess from clues (d) what you see
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one was bad, so all are (b) many trials agree (c) mocking who said it (d) it has lots of likes
18. 18.True or false: “thinking of others” is acting on impulse. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming bad luck (b) forgetting the lesson (c) skipping the review (d) asking for feedback
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the reason for a delay (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the place of the party
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
25. 25.Which of these is an observation? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the baby is hungry (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
26. 26.True or false: “panicking” helps you solve a problem. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
28. 28.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) why (c) who (d) when
29. 29.Which of these learns nothing? (a) hiding the mistake (b) asking what to change (c) checking your answers (d) keeping a thinking diary
30. 30.🗒️ Before choosing, first list… (a) what you need (b) random ideas (c) your friends (d) the weather
31. 31.True or false: “a school uniform” is a need. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📚 Reliable or not: an atlas? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
33. 33.True or false: “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” is an unfair comparison. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) trusting the first idea (c) blaming without proof (d) judging by looks
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
36. 36.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: blaming others? (a) helps solve it (b) gets in the way
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the method to grow beans (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the city she lives in
38. 38.🛍️ Meera has ₹140 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) picture book, ₹90 (b) small trowel, ₹90 (c) seed packet, ₹160 (d) sketch pad, ₹80
39. 39.🛍️ Nisha has ₹170 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) watering can, ₹180 (b) comic, ₹140 (c) story book, ₹130 (d) flower pot, ₹130
40. 40.True or false: “Where do we meet?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False

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