Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 339 · 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.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) for fun only (b) to waste time (c) to change answers (d) to be sure of results
2. 2.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “the rule book says so”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
5. 5.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) checks the facts first (c) asks “How do you know?” (d) decides in a hurry
6. 6.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “many trials agree”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
7. 7.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to win arguments (b) to avoid false ideas (c) to skip facts (d) to finish fast
8. 8.🎨 Two friends have different favourite colours. Who is right? (a) neither of them (b) only the older one (c) only the louder one (d) both can be right
9. 9.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Kabir trains at 7 AM. Is Kabir in the school football team? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
10. 10.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Tara is not in the school football team. Does Tara train at 7 AM? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the player who scored? (a) where (b) who (c) why (d) how
12. 12.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
13. 13.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) we left the gate open
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus timetable (b) the school notice board (c) a doctor (d) a comment with no name
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) water to drink (b) a third pair of shoes (c) a fancy phone case (d) a toy robot
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
17. 17.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) because I said so (c) the road is closed (d) dark clouds are coming
18. 18.🛍️ Arjun has ₹150 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) comic, ₹130 (b) flower pot, ₹140 (c) picture book, ₹230 (d) colour pencils, ₹70
19. 19.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) shoes are white (b) shoes cost nothing (c) new shoes mean rich (d) he likes running
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “end of story”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
22. 22.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎒 Two bags fit your budget. One is strong, one is weak. Which do you pick? (a) the weak one (b) the strong one (c) neither (d) both
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.True or false: “many trials agree” is a thinking trap. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Tara does not practise on Fridays. Is Tara in the school choir? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
27. 27.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
28. 28.True or false: “The first episode was dull, so the whole series is dull.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📊 Fact or opinion: “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) yes, always (b) no, likes aren’t proof (c) only on weekends (d) yes, if it is long
31. 31.True or false: “plants need water” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “everyone is doing it” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “looks for reasons” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) 3 PM (b) 2 PM (c) not enough info (d) 4 PM
37. 37.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) opinions (b) rumours (c) observations (d) guesses
38. 38.📚 Reliable or not: the bus timetable? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.True or false: “learning to care” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) True (b) False

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