Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 223 · 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.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “I was right before, so I’m right now.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
2. 2.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) who
3. 3.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) hard to trust (c) always false (d) a fact
4. 4.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) I went to bed very late
5. 5.📚 Reliable or not: a random website? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never asks why (b) changes mind with proof (c) believes every rumour (d) trusts any website
7. 7.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
8. 8.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: asking for help? (a) gets in the way (b) helps solve it
9. 9.📚 Reliable or not: a video with no name? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
11. 11.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Let’s test both ideas and see which works.” is closed-minded. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📚 Saanvi read 28 pages in 4 days. Ananya read 9 pages in 3 days. Who read more pages per day? (a) both the same (b) Saanvi (c) Ananya
14. 14.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) seven (b) Monday (c) metres (d) best
15. 15.⭐ Ishaan made 24 paper stars in 4 hours. Saanvi made 18 paper stars in 6 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) Ishaan (b) Saanvi (c) both the same
16. 16.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) asks for your OTP (d) asks for a password
17. 17.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) we left the gate open (c) the goat got out (d) the crowd cheered
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fancy phone case (b) a third pair of shoes (c) a warm blanket (d) a new video game
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: keeping a thinking diary? (a) helps you improve (b) learns nothing
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “end of story” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Why list pros and cons? (a) to see both sides (b) to win a bet (c) to fill a page (d) to delay a choice
25. 25.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
26. 26.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Meera is not in the drama club. Does Meera know the lines of the play? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
28. 28.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a photo (b) what you see (c) a measured length (d) a guess from clues
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: a happy welcome home? (a) a pro (b) a con
31. 31.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “All my friends have this game, so it must be good.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a fact? (a) red is the nicest colour (b) fish are cute (c) a year has 12 months (d) dogs are the best pets
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a dictionary (b) the school notice board (c) an atlas (d) a random website
36. 36.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it is a tree (c) it needs water (d) it loves music
37. 37.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is different from mine. Tell me more.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
38. 38.🍫 You eat sweets every day and never brush. What is a likely consequence? (a) better marks (b) tooth decay (c) stronger teeth (d) more height
39. 39.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) opinion (b) fact
40. 40.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “No, never.” (b) “We can’t tell.” (c) “Probably yes.” (d) “Yes, surely.”

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