Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 263 · 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: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the rule book says so (b) tests show it works (c) checked facts support it (d) one was bad, so all are
3. 3.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One mango in the box was sour, so all the mangoes are sour.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
4. 4.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) seven (b) metres (c) best (d) Monday
5. 5.True or false: “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) blaming without proof (c) guessing the worst (d) waiting to find out
7. 7.True or false: “a video with no name” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: think of ideas or choose the best idea? (a) think of ideas (b) choose the best idea
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
10. 10.🧩 Ishaan is 12 years old. Saanvi is older than Ishaan. How old is Saanvi? (a) 13 (b) 14 (c) 17 (d) not enough info
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the numbers prove it (b) checked facts support it (c) tests show it works (d) everyone is doing it
13. 13.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
14. 14.True or false: “keeping a thinking diary” learns nothing. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
16. 16.True or false: “vet visits cost money” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) a playmate at home (b) chewed shoes (c) it keeps you active (d) a loyal friend
20. 20.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Rohan practises on Fridays. Is Rohan in the school choir? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
21. 21.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Saanvi has not planted a tree. Is Saanvi a member of the eco-club? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
22. 22.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: vet visits cost money? (a) a con (b) a pro
23. 23.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: see if it helped or try it out? (a) see if it helped (b) try it out
24. 24.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: thinking of other causes? (a) careful (b) hasty
25. 25.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) bags like the dark (b) mornings are rushed (c) just because (d) my friend does it
26. 26.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: ignoring the problem? (a) gets in the way (b) helps solve it
27. 27.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the player who scored (c) the friend who helped (d) the spot your bag is
29. 29.Which of these gets in the way of solving? (a) blaming others (b) asking for help (c) staying calm (d) making a list
30. 30.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “It rained after I washed my bike, so washing it brings rain.” (a) attacking the person (b) lucky charm (c) one means all (d) everyone does it
31. 31.📊 Fact or opinion: fish are cute? (a) opinion (b) fact
32. 32.🛍️ Tara has ₹160 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) colour pencils, ₹120 (b) picture book, ₹170 (c) magazine, ₹140 (d) kite, ₹110
33. 33.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) trusts any website (b) thinks before deciding (c) checks the facts first (d) looks for reasons
34. 34.True or false: “There are 30 students in Class 5B.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧮 One choice has 5 small pros and 1 huge con. What should you do? (a) pick it, 5 beats 1 (b) weigh how big each is (c) ignore the con (d) flip a coin
36. 36.🛍️ Kabir has ₹120 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) watering can, ₹90 (b) paint set, ₹90 (c) picture book, ₹60 (d) seed packet, ₹200
37. 37.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a random website (b) a doctor (c) an atlas (d) your class teacher
39. 39.True or false: “a doctor” is usually a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) checks the facts first (b) hears only one side (c) shares without checking (d) decides in a hurry

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