Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 342 · 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.🛒 A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹80 and a 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which is cheaper per kg? (a) the 1 kg bag (b) both the same (c) can’t tell (d) the 2 kg bag
2. 2.True or false: “changes mind with proof” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) copies what all do (c) looks for reasons (d) spots missing facts
5. 5.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the steps to tie a knot” is found with a “how” question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to stall (c) a question to understand (d) a question to tease
9. 9.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
10. 10.🛍️ Rohan has ₹260 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) crayon box, ₹200 (b) comic, ₹80 (c) small trowel, ₹210 (d) seed packet, ₹290
11. 11.❓ Which question word helps you find out the room of the meeting? (a) how (b) who (c) why (d) where
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping a thinking diary (b) saying “who cares” (c) skipping the review (d) hiding the mistake
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the shelf with atlases (c) the city she lives in (d) the day of the trip
14. 14.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) it looks cool (b) the forecast says rain (c) I like the colour (d) everyone has one
15. 15.True or false: “blaming others” gets in the way of solving. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) looks for reasons (b) listens to both sides (c) believes every rumour (d) spots missing facts
17. 17.True or false: “the player who scored” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “an atlas” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) a guess by a friend (c) a random website (d) a dictionary
20. 20.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to make better choices (c) to stop asking (d) to win every fight
21. 21.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) a fact
22. 22.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who shares without checking? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
23. 23.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) hair on the sofa (b) learning to care (c) it keeps you active (d) a playmate at home
24. 24.🎯 Your science-fair plan did not work well. Which is a useful reflection? (a) “Fairs are silly.” (b) “It was bad luck.” (c) “Start a week earlier.” (d) “Never again.”
25. 25.Which of these is an opinion? (a) fish are cute (b) the Sun is a star (c) fish live in water (d) cows give milk
26. 26.🧩 Ananya bought 5 markers and a cap for ₹250 in all. Each marker cost the same. What did one marker cost? (a) not enough info (b) ₹50 (c) ₹250 (d) ₹245
27. 27.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) the dog heard thunder (d) we planted many trees
28. 28.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) no smoke or noise (b) hot in summer (c) free exercise (d) no fuel is used
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
30. 30.True or false: “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) where (c) why (d) when
33. 33.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
34. 34.Which of these is a pro of keeping a pet dog? (a) a loyal friend (b) food costs money (c) chewed shoes (d) hard to go on trips
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
36. 36.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) unclear (b) clear
37. 37.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
38. 38.🛍️ Vihaan has ₹290 and wants something to draw with. Which choice fits both needs? (a) paint set, ₹280 (b) flower pot, ₹220 (c) colour pencils, ₹300 (d) picture book, ₹160
39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
40. 40.Which of these is a fact? (a) a year has 12 months (b) winter is the best (c) fish are cute (d) homework is boring

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