Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 296 · 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: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
3. 3.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) yes, for sure (b) it is sunny (c) no, for sure (d) can’t tell
4. 4.🏏 Diya scored 24 runs in 4 overs. Saanvi scored 45 runs in 5 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) Diya (b) both the same (c) Saanvi
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the spot your bag is? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
6. 6.🧩 Vihaan is 7 years old. Diya is older than Vihaan. How old is Diya? (a) 12 (b) not enough info (c) 9 (d) 8
7. 7.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) pretend you got it (c) guess the way (d) nod and walk off
8. 8.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it big?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “How does it work?”
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) too good to be true (d) calm, clear words
10. 10.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: blaming others? (a) helps solve it (b) gets in the way
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) my lucky pen did it (b) many trials agree (c) mocking who said it (d) one was bad, so all are
12. 12.📊 Fact or opinion: “Sunday is the best day of the week.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.True or false: “mocking who said it” is a thinking trap. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Diya is in the chess club. Can Diya play chess? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
15. 15.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “Probably yes.” (b) “We can’t tell.” (c) “Yes, surely.” (d) “No, never.”
16. 16.🛍️ A need or a want: a toy robot? (a) a need (b) a want
17. 17.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) many trials agree (b) it was measured twice (c) mocking who said it (d) checked facts support it
18. 18.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) Monday (b) seven (c) best (d) metres
19. 19.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: check if it worked or list possible fixes? (a) check if it worked (b) list possible fixes
20. 20.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the show started late
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) ignoring the problem (c) staying calm (d) guessing wildly
22. 22.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a third pair of shoes” is a need. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “a comment with no name” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛍️ A need or a want: a third pair of shoes? (a) a want (b) a need
27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
28. 28.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) someone ate the cake (c) the bell rang (d) the cup is empty
29. 29.📊 Fact or opinion: fish live in water? (a) opinion (b) fact
30. 30.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to skip facts (b) to win arguments (c) to avoid false ideas (d) to finish fast
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the reason she cried (d) the reason leaves fall
32. 32.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) the power went off
34. 34.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) must be true (b) is popular (c) might be fun (d) someone hopes
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting a moment (b) imagining what follows (c) skipping instructions (d) asking “what if?”
36. 36.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
38. 38.💰 Ishaan saved 18 rupees in 6 weeks. Nisha saved 36 rupees in 3 weeks. How many rupees per week did Nisha save?
39. 39.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
40. 40.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to win every fight (b) to make better choices (c) to look clever (d) to stop asking

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