Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 329 · 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 class was noisy (b) I slipped in the hall (c) nobody heard the bell (d) the floor was wet
2. 2.🧩 Ishaan bought 2 kites and a lunch box for ₹50 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹50 (b) ₹25 (c) ₹48 (d) not enough info
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
4. 4.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Do you have it?” (b) “Is it new?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Is it big?”
6. 6.🧐 What is an assumption? (a) a question (b) a measured result (c) an idea taken as true (d) a proven fact
7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
8. 8.True or false: “medicine when ill” is a want. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “waiting a moment” is acting on impulse. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Tara practises on Fridays. Is Tara in the school choir? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
11. 11.🎒 Which is a con of carrying a very heavy school bag? (a) it looks nice (b) it holds books (c) it is blue (d) it hurts your back
12. 12.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
13. 13.True or false: “looks for reasons” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) a happy welcome home (b) it keeps you active (c) vet visits cost money (d) a loyal friend
16. 16.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
17. 17.📊 Fact or opinion: “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “a warm blanket” is a need. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) nothing at all (b) the seed type (c) the pot colour only (d) water, soil and sun
22. 22.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📖 You want the meaning of a hard word. Which is the best source? (a) a dictionary (b) a cartoon (c) a comic (d) a rumour
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔮 If fewer trees are cut, birds keep their homes. If the class saves paper, fewer trees are cut. If birds keep their homes, the park stays green. Suppose the class saves paper. What happens in the end? (a) birds keep their homes (b) fewer trees are cut (c) the park stays green
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trying a new way (b) blaming bad luck (c) noting what worked (d) checking your answers
27. 27.🛍️ Arjun has ₹190 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) comic, ₹110 (b) seed packet, ₹200 (c) small trowel, ₹150 (d) skipping rope, ₹110
28. 28.True or false: “noting what worked” helps you improve. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
30. 30.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Is it break time?”
31. 31.True or false: “deciding too fast” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔮 If you feel hungry in class, you cannot focus. If you cannot focus, you miss the lesson. If you skip breakfast, you feel hungry in class. Suppose you skip breakfast. What happens next? (a) you cannot focus (b) you feel hungry in class (c) you miss the lesson
33. 33.True or false: “fish are cute” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
35. 35.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: trying a new way? (a) learns nothing (b) helps you improve
36. 36.Which of these is a need? (a) a toy robot (b) healthy food (c) a third pair of shoes (d) extra chocolate
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) plants need water (b) red is the nicest colour (c) bees make honey (d) a year has 12 months
38. 38.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
39. 39.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) blaming without proof (c) trusting the first idea (d) looking for more clues
40. 40.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Meera has not planted a tree. Is Meera a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure

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