Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 282 · 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 an opinion? (a) bees make honey (b) ice is frozen water (c) dogs are the best pets (d) the Sun is a star
2. 2.🌱 Ishaan planted 12 saplings in 2 hours. Arjun planted 60 saplings in 6 hours. How many saplings per hour did Arjun plant?
3. 3.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
4. 4.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who looks for reasons? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
6. 6.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the way bees make honey (c) the room of the meeting (d) the friend who helped
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🛍️ Kabir has ₹210 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) paint set, ₹130 (b) comic, ₹200 (c) kite, ₹280 (d) cricket bat, ₹170
9. 9.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
11. 11.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “the place of the party” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the milk was left out (b) the milk went sour (c) the ground is wet (d) it rained all night
14. 14.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the person in charge (c) the player who scored (d) the way bees make honey
17. 17.Which of these is a pro of keeping a pet dog? (a) vet visits cost money (b) hard to go on trips (c) chewed shoes (d) a happy welcome home
18. 18.True or false: “Half the school is buying these shoes, so I need them too.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the year it was built (b) the place of the party (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the time of the match
20. 20.True or false: “Your idea is different from mine. Tell me more.” is closed-minded. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the Sun is a star (b) plants need water (c) winter is the best (d) cows give milk
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) he drank the juice (c) the door is open (d) someone left it open
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) ice is frozen water (c) the Sun is a star (d) honey is yummy
24. 24.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a video with no name (b) a science textbook (c) your class teacher (d) the school notice board
25. 25.🚫 An option costs more than you have. What do you do? (a) buy it anyway (b) cry (c) borrow from strangers (d) cross it out
26. 26.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the cause? (a) the ground is wet (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) it rained all night
27. 27.🏏 Vihaan scored 8 runs in 2 overs. Meera scored 40 runs in 4 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) Meera (b) both the same (c) Vihaan
28. 28.🔮 If the alarm does not ring, Rohan wakes up late. If Rohan wakes up late, he misses the bus. If he misses the bus, he walks to school. Suppose the alarm does not ring. What happens next? (a) he walks to school (b) he misses the bus (c) Rohan wakes up late
29. 29.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) everyone is doing it (b) my lucky pen did it (c) it was measured twice (d) it has lots of likes
30. 30.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) always true (b) a fact (c) always false (d) hard to trust
32. 32.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the test is tomorrow (c) dark clouds are coming (d) because I said so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming bad luck (b) forgetting the lesson (c) checking your answers (d) skipping the review
34. 34.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) maybe (b) or (c) but (d) because
35. 35.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Vihaan has planted a tree. Is Vihaan a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard with a heavy bag (b) free exercise (c) hot in summer (d) it takes more time
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the floor is wet (c) the cake is half gone (d) the door is open
38. 38.Which of these is acting on impulse? (a) only thinking of now (b) thinking of others (c) waiting a moment (d) planning for problems
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a doctor (b) a comment with no name (c) your class teacher (d) a thermometer
40. 40.True or false: “blaming bad luck” learns nothing. (a) False (b) True

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