Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 315 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) everyone is doing it (b) one was bad, so all are (c) it was measured twice (d) it happened once
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) plants need water (b) fish live in water (c) the Sun is a star (d) dogs are the best pets
3. 3.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) just because (c) the bus is full (d) the test is tomorrow
4. 4.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) hears only one side (c) never asks why (d) spots missing facts
5. 5.True or false: “the way to fold a boat” is found with a “how” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) decides in a hurry (b) trusts any website (c) listens to both sides (d) hears only one side
7. 7.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) or (b) but (c) maybe (d) because
9. 9.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) checking the facts (c) asking before judging (d) looking for more clues
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a party hat (b) extra chocolate (c) a toy robot (d) a warm blanket
11. 11.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) no, it just comes first (b) yes, on Sundays (c) yes, always (d) only in summer
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) asking before judging (c) looking for more clues (d) thinking of other causes
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
14. 14.True or false: “my lucky pen did it” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Aarav is a member of the eco-club. Has Aarav planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
16. 16.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the power went off (b) the fans stopped (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the class was noisy
17. 17.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) asking the whole class (b) asking your pet (c) guessing (d) asking one friend
18. 18.🗺️ You want to find which state a city is in. Which is best? (a) an atlas (b) an old rumour (c) a cookbook (d) a joke book
19. 19.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “it happened once”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the person who called (b) the steps to make tea (c) the person in charge (d) the friend who helped
21. 21.🏏 Kabir scored 14 runs in 2 overs. Diya scored 12 runs in 3 overs. How many runs per over did Kabir score?
22. 22.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
23. 23.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I don’t need to check. I just know.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
25. 25.True or false: “Your idea is silly, so I won’t listen.” is closed-minded. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
27. 27.True or false: “Ignore Kabir’s point; his handwriting is messy.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
29. 29.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I read the notice on the school board.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
30. 30.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: it takes more time? (a) a pro (b) a con
31. 31.True or false: “dogs are the best pets” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the person who called (b) the steps to make tea (c) the room of the meeting (d) the time of the match
33. 33.🔮 Thinking ahead or acting on impulse: ignoring warnings? (a) thinking ahead (b) acting on impulse
34. 34.🌱 Kabir planted 30 saplings in 6 hours. Aarav planted 30 saplings in 5 hours. How many saplings per hour did Kabir plant?
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a year has 12 months (b) cows give milk (c) homework is boring (d) bees make honey
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “what if?” (b) acting without thinking (c) thinking of others (d) planning for problems
37. 37.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Rainy days are boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “the Sun is a star” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) it is sunny (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell (d) yes, for sure

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