Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 227 · 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.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
2. 2.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) there was a traffic jam
3. 3.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛍️ Tara has ₹150 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) skipping rope, ₹210 (b) sketch pad, ₹60 (c) colour pencils, ₹80 (d) kite, ₹110
7. 7.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) someone hopes (b) must be true (c) might be fun (d) is popular
8. 8.🛍️ Meera has ₹280 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) magazine, ₹250 (b) seed packet, ₹170 (c) story book, ₹330 (d) sketch pad, ₹150
9. 9.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) the test is tomorrow (d) it is obvious
10. 10.Which of these helps you improve? (a) asking for feedback (b) repeating the mistake (c) blaming bad luck (d) skipping the review
11. 11.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “I was right before, so I’m right now.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
12. 12.🔍 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
13. 13.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: asking what to change? (a) learns nothing (b) helps you improve
14. 14.📚 Reliable or not: a stranger online? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
15. 15.🔮 If the fan stops, the room gets hot. If the power goes off, the fan stops. If the room gets hot, we open the windows. Suppose the power goes off. What happens in the end? (a) the room gets hot (b) the fan stops (c) we open the windows
16. 16.🔮 If the dog is not walked, it gets restless. If it chews the shoes, the shoes are ruined. If it gets restless, it chews the shoes. 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
17. 17.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: trying a new way? (a) learns nothing (b) helps you improve
18. 18.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Nisha is in the science club. Does Nisha have a magnifying glass? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
19. 19.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: noting what worked? (a) learns nothing (b) helps you improve
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she is always angry (b) she is a robot (c) nothing else (d) she did not see you
23. 23.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 7 PM (b) 6 PM (c) 5 PM (d) not enough info
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) grabbing the first thing (b) ignoring warnings (c) only thinking of now (d) thinking of others
25. 25.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔮 What is a consequence? (a) what follows an action (b) a reason word (c) a question (d) a rule
28. 28.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the colour of ink (b) your handwriting (c) what facts are given (d) the page number
29. 29.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) nothing at all (b) water, soil and sun (c) the pot colour only (d) the seed type
31. 31.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) Diya studied every day (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
32. 32.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “believes every rumour” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “One banana was bad, so this fruit seller always cheats.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) lucky charm (d) one means all
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear
36. 36.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) asking before judging (c) guessing the worst (d) ignoring other reasons
39. 39.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
40. 40.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) ask them to repeat it (c) pretend you got it (d) nod and walk off

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