Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 317 · 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: “I sat in this seat and our team scored, so I must stay here.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📊 Fact or opinion: “Rainy days are boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
4. 4.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “why” question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping a thinking diary (b) asking for feedback (c) skipping the review (d) checking your answers
6. 6.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) is popular (b) must be true (c) someone hopes (d) might be fun
7. 7.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
8. 8.💡 Real reason or not: “everyone knows it”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
9. 9.🛠️ Does this help solve a problem, or get in the way: trying again? (a) gets in the way (b) helps solve it
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the school notice board (b) an atlas (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) a doctor
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
12. 12.True or false: “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏏 Arjun scored 40 runs in 4 overs. Tara scored 72 runs in 6 overs. How many runs per over did Arjun score?
14. 14.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the milk went sour (c) the kite flew away (d) the milk was left out
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “a strange web address” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎒 Two bags fit your budget. One is strong, one is weak. Which do you pick? (a) both (b) neither (c) the weak one (d) the strong one
19. 19.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Saanvi is in the chess club. Can Saanvi play chess? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
20. 20.🚫 An option costs more than you have. What do you do? (a) buy it anyway (b) cross it out (c) borrow from strangers (d) cry
21. 21.📚 Reliable or not: a joke page? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
22. 22.🛍️ Rohan has ₹150 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) flower pot, ₹180 (b) seed packet, ₹110 (c) kite, ₹70 (d) colour pencils, ₹140
23. 23.❓ Which question word helps you find out the date of the exam? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) why
24. 24.True or false: “Rainy days are boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only thinking of now (b) asking “what if?” (c) acting without thinking (d) grabbing the first thing
26. 26.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) there are crumbs (b) someone was hungry (c) Kabir ate them (d) the dog did it
27. 27.🛍️ Vihaan has ₹220 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) comic, ₹80 (b) kite, ₹300 (c) football, ₹200 (d) sketch pad, ₹90
28. 28.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 2 PM (b) not enough info (c) 4 PM (d) 5 PM
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “who cares” (b) checking your answers (c) asking for feedback (d) asking what to change
30. 30.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
31. 31.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the cycle skidded (c) Diya studied every day (d) the road was slippery
32. 32.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “it was measured twice”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
33. 33.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) opinion (b) fact
34. 34.🌱 Meera planted 25 saplings in 5 hours. Aarav planted 18 saplings in 3 hours. How many saplings per hour did Meera plant?
35. 35.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it saves water (c) the bus is full (d) everyone knows it
36. 36.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a comment with no name (b) a video with no name (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) a doctor
37. 37.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Ananya is in the science club. Does Ananya have a magnifying glass? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
38. 38.True or false: “asking what to change” helps you improve. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) the school notice board (c) your class teacher (d) an atlas
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding the mistake (b) saying “who cares” (c) asking for feedback (d) blaming bad luck

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