Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 332 · 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 of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) trusted sites agree (d) facts you can check
2. 2.True or false: “My plant in the sun grew more than yours in the cupboard, so my seeds are better.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) dishes are round (b) looks show the taste (c) food is hot (d) cooks are tall
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping a thinking diary (b) blaming bad luck (c) hiding the mistake (d) repeating the mistake
6. 6.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the batter hit a six (b) I went to bed very late (c) the crowd cheered (d) I felt sleepy in class
8. 8.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) how (b) where (c) who (d) when
9. 9.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking in anger (b) asking “what if?” (c) only thinking of now (d) grabbing the first thing
11. 11.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the friend who helped (c) the time of the match (d) the city she lives in
12. 12.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a guess by a friend (d) a random website
13. 13.💰 Ananya saved 18 rupees in 3 weeks. Tara saved 54 rupees in 6 weeks. Who saved more rupees per week? (a) Tara (b) both the same (c) Ananya
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason she cried (b) the reason for a delay (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the year it was built
15. 15.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ananya has planted a tree. Is Ananya a member of the eco-club? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
16. 16.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I looked it up in the encyclopedia in the library.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
17. 17.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Ishaan is in the chess club. Can Ishaan play chess? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
18. 18.Which of these is a want? (a) water to drink (b) a school uniform (c) a fancy phone case (d) a warm blanket
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of others (b) speaking in anger (c) acting without thinking (d) grabbing the first thing
21. 21.🔁 Your fix did not work. What next? (a) try another idea (b) hide it (c) blame the tools (d) give up
22. 22.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Meera does not know the lines of the play. Is Meera in the drama club? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Who played?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
25. 25.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) it was measured twice (b) many trials agree (c) tests show it works (d) everyone is doing it
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the cause of the fight (c) the year it was built (d) the time of the match
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
28. 28.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it loves music (c) it needs water (d) it is a tree
30. 30.🗒️ Before choosing, first list… (a) your friends (b) the weather (c) what you need (d) random ideas
31. 31.🔮 If the seeds sprout, the plants grow. If the plants grow, we get tomatoes. If you water the seeds, the seeds sprout. Suppose you water the seeds. What happens in the end? (a) the seeds sprout (b) we get tomatoes (c) the plants grow
32. 32.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “How does it work?” (c) “Do you have it?” (d) “Is it big?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking for help (b) staying calm (c) trying again (d) giving up at once
34. 34.🛍️ A need or a want: healthy food? (a) a want (b) a need
35. 35.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One mango in the box was sour, so all the mangoes are sour.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the milk went sour (c) the milk was left out (d) the dog hid under a bed
38. 38.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
39. 39.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) where
40. 40.📊 Fact or opinion: the Sun is a star? (a) opinion (b) fact

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