Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 239 · 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.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the date of the exam (d) the friend who helped
2. 2.True or false: “I measured it myself with a ruler.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Wait — let me read the label before I decide.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is different from mine. Tell me more.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) thinking of other causes (c) judging by looks (d) blaming without proof
6. 6.True or false: “ice is frozen water” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.💰 Tara saved 10 rupees in 2 weeks. Aarav saved 32 rupees in 4 weeks. How many rupees per week did Aarav save?
8. 8.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Arjun is not in the Blue House. Does Arjun wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
9. 9.True or false: “That is one side. What does the other side say?” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🍱 You need a lunch that is healthy and ready in 10 minutes. Which fits? (a) a fruit and curd bowl (b) a packet of chips (c) a 2-hour biryani (d) a big cake
11. 11.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Vihaan is a member of the eco-club. Has Vihaan planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
12. 12.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it new?”
13. 13.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🔮 Thinking ahead or acting on impulse: speaking in anger? (a) acting on impulse (b) thinking ahead
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
16. 16.🚌 Every school bus goes to the depot at night. Bus 7 is a school bus. Where is Bus 7 at night? (a) at the market (b) on the road (c) at the depot (d) at the school
17. 17.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the tyre went flat (d) a nail was on the road
18. 18.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Meera does not have a magnifying glass. Is Meera in the science club? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
19. 19.📏 How can you check the fact “The table is 1 metre long”? (a) vote on it (b) ask if it is nice (c) measure it (d) guess
20. 20.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard with a heavy bag (b) no smoke or noise (c) tiring in the rain (d) hot in summer
23. 23.💰 Diya saved 15 rupees in 3 weeks. Saanvi saved 36 rupees in 6 weeks. Who saved more rupees per week? (a) Saanvi (b) Diya (c) both the same
24. 24.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Nisha is in the school football team. Does Nisha train at 7 AM? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
25. 25.True or false: “blaming others” gets in the way of solving. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I hadn’t thought of that. Let me think again.” is open-minded. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.True or false: “no pressure to share” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) it is sunny (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure (d) can’t tell
30. 30.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) yes, mangoes match (b) no mango is sweet (c) no, check more (d) yes, it is certain
31. 31.🛍️ Aarav has ₹130 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) paint set, ₹110 (b) football, ₹110 (c) magazine, ₹80 (d) kite, ₹140
32. 32.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Meera wears a blue cap on sports day. Is Meera in the Blue House? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
33. 33.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) I like the colour (d) the forecast says rain
34. 34.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Meera is in the chess club. Can Meera play chess? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
35. 35.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Why Friday?”
37. 37.📊 Fact or opinion: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a guess (b) why it happens (c) what happens as a result (d) a reason word
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) guessing the worst (c) looking for more clues (d) ignoring other reasons
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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