Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 328 · 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.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) what facts are given (b) the colour of ink (c) the page number (d) your handwriting
2. 2.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: keeping a thinking diary? (a) learns nothing (b) helps you improve
3. 3.True or false: “trying again” helps you solve a problem. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
5. 5.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the kite string snapped
6. 6.💡 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
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) asking before judging (c) saying “maybe” (d) deciding too fast
9. 9.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: pick one plan? (a) step 2 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 5
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the day of the trip (c) the time of the match (d) the date of the exam
12. 12.📚 Two trusted books give the same fact. This makes the fact… (a) an opinion (b) definitely false (c) less likely true (d) more likely true
13. 13.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
14. 14.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) blaming without proof (c) judging by looks (d) guessing the worst
16. 16.🛍️ Aarav has ₹200 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) kite, ₹160 (b) seed packet, ₹180 (c) crayon box, ₹150 (d) small trowel, ₹270
17. 17.True or false: “one was bad, so all are” is a fair reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) the shop had a sale
20. 20.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) how
22. 22.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a joke page (b) a video with no name (c) a dictionary (d) a stranger online
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trying again (b) guessing wildly (c) drawing a diagram (d) staying calm
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) free exercise (b) hard with a heavy bag (c) hot in summer (d) busy roads to cross
30. 30.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is silly, so I won’t listen.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
32. 32.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) all dogs are mean (b) never see dogs (c) dogs hate you (d) that one dog barked
33. 33.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “How many do I bring?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
34. 34.💡 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
35. 35.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) deciding too fast (c) guessing the worst (d) saying “maybe”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ishaan has planted a tree. Is Ishaan a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
38. 38.📚 Reliable or not: a stranger online? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
39. 39.📊 Fact or opinion: “A spider has eight legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.⭐ Nisha made 21 paper stars in 3 hours. Arjun made 30 paper stars in 6 hours. How many paper stars per hour did Arjun make?

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