Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 357 · 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 not critical thinking? (a) listens to both sides (b) checks the facts first (c) never asks why (d) spots missing facts
2. 2.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
3. 3.True or false: “milk tastes awful” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚲 Rohan cycled 48 km in 6 hours. Vihaan cycled 6 km in 2 hours. How many km per hour did Rohan cycle?
5. 5.True or false: “the friend who helped” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a pro of keeping a pet dog? (a) vet visits cost money (b) hair on the sofa (c) food costs money (d) learning to care
7. 7.💰 Vihaan saved 30 rupees in 5 weeks. Nisha saved 12 rupees in 4 weeks. How many rupees per week did Vihaan save?
8. 8.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
9. 9.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) only thinking of now (b) ignoring warnings (c) waiting a moment (d) acting without thinking
10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving up at once (b) ignoring the problem (c) blaming others (d) making a list
12. 12.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she lost all her friends (c) she hates me (d) maybe she is busy
14. 14.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
16. 16.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Nisha is 6 years old. Aarav is older than Nisha. How old is Aarav? (a) 7 (b) 11 (c) not enough info (d) 8
18. 18.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
19. 19.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🌱 Vihaan planted 16 saplings in 2 hours. Diya planted 44 saplings in 4 hours. How many saplings per hour did Vihaan plant?
21. 21.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a named source
22. 22.💭 An opinion is… (a) a proven truth (b) a measured number (c) a dictionary meaning (d) what someone thinks
23. 23.True or false: “healthy food” is a want. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Diya is in the chess club. Can Diya play chess? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
25. 25.True or false: “water to drink” is a want. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking for feedback (b) trying a new way (c) asking what to change (d) forgetting the lesson
27. 27.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🛍️ Kabir has ₹150 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) comic, ₹130 (b) magazine, ₹180 (c) crayon box, ₹140 (d) seed packet, ₹100
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the method to grow beans? (a) when (b) how (c) why (d) who
30. 30.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) speaking in anger (b) grabbing the first thing (c) acting without thinking (d) imagining what follows
31. 31.📚 Tara read 33 pages in 3 days. Vihaan read 18 pages in 6 days. How many pages per day did Vihaan read?
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the friend who helped (c) the date of the exam (d) the steps to tie a knot
33. 33.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “repeating the mistake” helps you improve. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Diya did not get a balloon. Was Diya at Asha’s party? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Saanvi does not practise on Fridays. Is Saanvi in the school choir? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
38. 38.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming bad luck (b) forgetting the lesson (c) asking for feedback (d) saying “who cares”
40. 40.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: learning to care? (a) a con (b) a pro

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