Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 319 · 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 floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the floor was wet (c) the team won the match (d) I slipped in the hall
2. 2.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Kabir is 11 years old. Aarav is older than Kabir. How old is Aarav? (a) 13 (b) 16 (c) 12 (d) not enough info
4. 4.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
5. 5.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
6. 6.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who trusts any website? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
7. 7.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to annoy people (c) to look busy (d) to avoid mistakes
8. 8.🛍️ A need or a want: a new video game? (a) a need (b) a want
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
10. 10.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) never asks why (b) trusts any website (c) believes every rumour (d) looks for reasons
12. 12.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the batter hit a six (c) the crowd cheered (d) I went to bed very late
13. 13.Which of these learns nothing? (a) trying a new way (b) repeating the mistake (c) noting what worked (d) asking for feedback
14. 14.True or false: “healthy food” is a need. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) decides in a hurry (c) thinks before deciding (d) checks the facts first
16. 16.True or false: “A big bag of rice costs more than a small one, so that shop is costly.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “One boy from that school was rude, so all of them are rude.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) one means all (d) lucky charm
18. 18.🚌 Your class scores three class trips out of 5 (more points = better). Old fort: learning 5, fun 2, safety 1. Zoo: learning 1, fun 2, safety 1. Science park: learning 2, fun 4, safety 1. What is the total score of the old fort?
19. 19.🔮 Thinking ahead or acting on impulse: thinking of others? (a) acting on impulse (b) thinking ahead
20. 20.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
22. 22.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) looking for more clues (c) checking the facts (d) waiting to find out
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) forgetting the lesson (b) hiding the mistake (c) noting what worked (d) blaming bad luck
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a year has 12 months (b) plants need water (c) cows give milk (d) fish are cute
26. 26.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the washing fell down (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) the wind was strong
27. 27.Which of these is a pro of keeping a pet dog? (a) hair on the sofa (b) food costs money (c) vet visits cost money (d) a loyal friend
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚌 Your class scores three class trips out of 5 (more points = better). Bird park: learning 4, fun 4, safety 3. Museum: learning 4, fun 5, safety 3. Science park: learning 1, fun 1, safety 1. What is the total score of the bird park?
30. 30.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
31. 31.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
34. 34.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: try it out or see if it helped? (a) try it out (b) see if it helped
35. 35.True or false: “the reason for a delay” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔮 If the match is called off, we stay indoors. If we stay indoors, we play carrom. If it rains, the match is called off. Suppose the match is called off. What happens in the end? (a) it rains (b) we stay indoors (c) we play carrom
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a new video game (b) water to drink (c) a warm blanket (d) a pencil for class
38. 38.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Kabir is in the school choir. Does Kabir practise on Fridays? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
39. 39.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
40. 40.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Why do you think so?”

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