Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 288 · 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: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to skip facts (b) to win arguments (c) to finish fast (d) to avoid false ideas
3. 3.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: think of ideas or choose the best idea? (a) think of ideas (b) choose the best idea
4. 4.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the wind was strong (c) the washing fell down (d) the kite string snapped
5. 5.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: see if it helped or list possible fixes? (a) see if it helped (b) list possible fixes
6. 6.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
7. 7.True or false: “thinks before deciding” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📚 Reliable or not: a guess by a friend? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the player who scored (c) the person who called (d) the person in charge
10. 10.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Is it easy?”
11. 11.Which of these is a fact? (a) homework is boring (b) the Sun is a star (c) milk tastes awful (d) red is the nicest colour
12. 12.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: hair on the sofa? (a) a con (b) a pro
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
14. 14.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the page number (b) what facts are given (c) your handwriting (d) the colour of ink
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
17. 17.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: say what is wrong or think of ideas? (a) say what is wrong (b) think of ideas
18. 18.🧩 Saanvi bought 2 mangoes for ₹40 in all. Each mango cost the same. What did one mango cost? (a) ₹40 (b) ₹20 (c) not enough info (d) ₹25
19. 19.True or false: “fish live in water” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) 9 PM (c) 8 PM (d) not enough info
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a video with no name (b) a comment with no name (c) a science textbook (d) a forwarded message
24. 24.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is silly, so I won’t listen.” (a) open-minded (b) closed-minded
25. 25.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: hard to go on trips? (a) a con (b) a pro
26. 26.⚖️ Why list pros and cons? (a) to delay a choice (b) to win a bet (c) to see both sides (d) to fill a page
27. 27.True or false: “hair on the sofa” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.📊 Fact or opinion: “Sunday is the best day of the week.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.True or false: “I measured it myself with a ruler.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “asking what to change” learns nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is crying (c) someone spilt water (d) the cake is half gone
34. 34.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) it looks cool (c) the forecast says rain (d) I like the colour
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.📊 Fact or opinion: “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) sunny skies
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) breaking it into parts (b) guessing wildly (c) making a list (d) trying again
39. 39.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) trusts any website (b) checks the facts first (c) compares the options (d) thinks before deciding
40. 40.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Rohan has a magnifying glass. Is Rohan in the science club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell

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