Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 312 · 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.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the kite string snapped (c) the kite flew away (d) the street became shady
2. 2.True or false: “Spiders are scary.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the bell rang (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
4. 4.📚 Saanvi read 60 pages in 5 days. Ananya read 30 pages in 3 days. Who read more pages per day? (a) Saanvi (b) both the same (c) Ananya
5. 5.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to look busy (c) to annoy people (d) to waste time
6. 6.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) just because (c) end of story (d) the test is tomorrow
8. 8.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
10. 10.📊 Fact or opinion: “Spiders are scary.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the player who scored
12. 12.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Meera is not in the drama club. Does Meera know the lines of the play? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
13. 13.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) no fuel is used (b) busy roads to cross (c) time with friends (d) fresh air
14. 14.📊 Fact or opinion: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it needs water (c) it is new (d) it is a tree
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
19. 19.True or false: “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it happened once (b) tests show it works (c) everyone is doing it (d) my lucky pen did it
21. 21.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) fact (b) opinion
22. 22.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) yes, it does (b) ice cream is cold (c) swimming causes it (d) no, heat causes both
23. 23.True or false: “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: drawing a diagram? (a) helps solve it (b) gets in the way
25. 25.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) a loyal friend (b) it keeps you active (c) food costs money (d) learning to care
26. 26.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.True or false: “I sat in this seat and our team scored, so I must stay here.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: try it out or choose the best idea? (a) try it out (b) choose the best idea
31. 31.True or false: “A spider has eight legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) because I said so (d) dark clouds are coming
34. 34.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📍 Which word starts a question about a place? (a) how (b) when (c) where (d) why
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion? (a) homework is boring (b) bees make honey (c) a year has 12 months (d) cows give milk
37. 37.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it saves water (c) dark clouds are coming (d) the floor is slippery
39. 39.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) a guess (c) why it happens (d) what happens as a result
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear

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