Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 248 · 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 a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) trusting the first idea (d) saying “maybe”
2. 2.🔮 If we stay indoors, we play carrom. If the match is called off, we stay indoors. If it rains, the match is called off. Suppose the match is called off. What happens next? (a) we play carrom (b) it rains (c) we stay indoors
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ishaan has not planted a tree. Is Ishaan a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
5. 5.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛠️ What is the first step in solving a problem? (a) blame someone (b) try any idea (c) give up (d) know what is wrong
7. 7.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) looking for more clues (c) trusting the first idea (d) waiting to find out
10. 10.🧠 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) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
11. 11.True or false: “One banana was bad, so this fruit seller always cheats.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
13. 13.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “No, never.” (b) “Yes, surely.” (c) “Probably yes.” (d) “We can’t tell.”
15. 15.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) yes, always (c) yes, on Sundays (d) only in summer
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone ate the cake (c) class must be over (d) the bell rang
17. 17.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) busy roads to cross (b) hot in summer (c) free exercise (d) hard with a heavy bag
18. 18.🎒 Two bags fit your budget. One is strong, one is weak. Which do you pick? (a) the weak one (b) both (c) the strong one (d) neither
19. 19.⭐ Diya made 48 paper stars in 6 hours. Arjun made 21 paper stars in 3 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) both the same (b) Diya (c) Arjun
20. 20.🍛 Which sentence is a fact? (a) Dal is the best. (b) Dal is boring. (c) Dal is yummy. (d) Dal has protein.
21. 21.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A message said so, and it had 50 forwards.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
22. 22.📝 What is a pro? (a) a good point of a choice (b) a type of question (c) a final answer (d) a bad point
23. 23.True or false: “Team A scored more in 20 overs than Team B in 10 overs, so Team A is better.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
25. 25.💡 Why think of more than one idea? (a) to find the best one (b) to confuse people (c) to waste time (d) no reason
26. 26.🛍️ Ishaan has ₹270 and wants something to draw with. Which choice fits both needs? (a) cricket bat, ₹160 (b) comic, ₹80 (c) paint set, ₹240 (d) colour pencils, ₹290
27. 27.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Diya is in the Blue House. Does Diya wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
30. 30.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the cup is empty (c) someone spilt water (d) class must be over
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) hasty (b) careful
33. 33.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to avoid false ideas (b) to finish fast (c) to win arguments (d) to skip facts
35. 35.True or false: “Half the school is buying these shoes, so I need them too.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: vet visits cost money? (a) a pro (b) a con
37. 37.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the hour the shop opens? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
39. 39.🛍️ A need or a want: healthy food? (a) a need (b) a want
40. 40.🛍️ Rohan has ₹270 and wants something to draw with. Which choice fits both needs? (a) crayon box, ₹230 (b) colour pencils, ₹280 (c) football, ₹180 (d) kite, ₹130

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