Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 35 · 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.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) trusted sites agree
3. 3.📊 Fact or opinion: bees make honey? (a) opinion (b) fact
4. 4.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “I used this pen and got full marks, so it is a magic pen.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) one means all (d) lucky charm
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) guessing the worst (c) checking the facts (d) looking for more clues
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason leaves fall (b) the reason she cried (c) the purpose of a rule (d) the player who scored
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
8. 8.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) it was measured twice (b) checked facts support it (c) the numbers prove it (d) it happened once
9. 9.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “I sat in this seat and our team scored, so I must stay here.” (a) attacking the person (b) one means all (c) everyone does it (d) lucky charm
10. 10.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
11. 11.🙅 Instead of attacking the person, a fair thinker… (a) checks the idea itself (b) walks away (c) laughs at them (d) calls them names
12. 12.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
13. 13.📚 You leave your project to the last night. What is likely? (a) a perfect project (b) a rushed project (c) extra marks (d) a free holiday
14. 14.🔮 If she shares her mango, you both enjoy lunch. If you share your tiffin, your friend is happy. If your friend is happy, she shares her mango. Suppose you share your tiffin. What happens next? (a) she shares her mango (b) your friend is happy (c) you both enjoy lunch
15. 15.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it is a holiday (c) it may be raining (d) it is sunny
16. 16.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
17. 17.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a random website (b) a thermometer (c) the bus timetable (d) a dictionary
18. 18.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
19. 19.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) the washing fell down (c) I went to bed very late (d) the wind was strong
20. 20.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔮 If Rohan wakes up late, he misses the bus. If the alarm does not ring, Rohan wakes up late. If he misses the bus, he walks to school. Suppose the alarm does not ring. What happens in the end? (a) he misses the bus (b) Rohan wakes up late (c) he walks to school
22. 22.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) end of story (c) just because (d) the bus is full
23. 23.Which of these helps you improve? (a) saying “who cares” (b) forgetting the lesson (c) keeping a thinking diary (d) blaming bad luck
24. 24.True or false: “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the purpose of a rule? (a) how (b) who (c) when (d) why
26. 26.⭐ Vihaan made 15 paper stars in 5 hours. Saanvi made 36 paper stars in 4 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) Saanvi (b) both the same (c) Vihaan
27. 27.🐈 One cat scratched you. What is the fair thought? (a) cats hate me (b) all cats are mean (c) that cat was upset (d) never touch animals
28. 28.True or false: “it keeps you active” is a con of keeping a pet dog. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the person who called (d) the spot your bag is
31. 31.🛍️ Ananya has ₹140 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) crayon box, ₹90 (b) colour pencils, ₹60 (c) picture book, ₹160 (d) story book, ₹130
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “One boy from that school was rude, so all of them are rude.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the colour of ink (c) the exact date (d) the school name
40. 40.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) how (b) who (c) where (d) why

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