Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 36 · 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.🔮 If the room gets hot, we open the windows. If the fan stops, the room gets hot. If the power goes off, the fan stops. Suppose the power goes off. What happens in the end? (a) we open the windows (b) the room gets hot (c) the fan stops
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone is doing it (b) checked facts support it (c) one was bad, so all are (d) it happened once
4. 4.True or false: “We tested both pens on the same paper for one page each.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) because I said so (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
7. 7.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a fact (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
8. 8.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the hour the shop opens (b) the time of the match (c) the day of the trip (d) the author of a book
10. 10.True or false: “everyone is doing it” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these learns nothing? (a) noting what worked (b) trying a new way (c) repeating the mistake (d) keeping a thinking diary
13. 13.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Diya does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Diya in the Blue House? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
14. 14.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “No, never.” (b) “Probably yes.” (c) “We can’t tell.” (d) “Yes, surely.”
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person who called? (a) who (b) when (c) how (d) why
16. 16.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) it takes more time (b) fresh air (c) it costs nothing (d) free exercise
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
18. 18.🧩 Meera bought 6 mangoes and a bag for ₹420 in all. Each mango cost the same. What did one mango cost? (a) ₹420 (b) ₹414 (c) not enough info (d) ₹70
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) everyone knows it (c) it is obvious (d) the bus is full
20. 20.🛍️ Nisha has ₹240 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) flower pot, ₹320 (b) watering can, ₹210 (c) colour pencils, ₹200 (d) story book, ₹200
21. 21.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I just guessed, but it feels right.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
22. 22.True or false: “We tested 20 seeds, and 18 of them sprouted.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “trust me” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🙅 Instead of attacking the person, a fair thinker… (a) walks away (b) calls them names (c) laughs at them (d) checks the idea itself
25. 25.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “I hadn’t thought of that. Let me think again.” (a) open-minded (b) closed-minded
26. 26.🧠 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
27. 27.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
28. 28.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “a thermometer” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔮 If you cannot focus, you miss the lesson. If you feel hungry in class, you cannot focus. If you skip breakfast, you feel hungry in class. Suppose you skip breakfast. What happens next? (a) you feel hungry in class (b) you cannot focus (c) you miss the lesson
31. 31.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
32. 32.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) forward it to friends (b) click the link (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
33. 33.Which of these is a need? (a) a new video game (b) a party hat (c) a pencil for class (d) a fancy phone case
34. 34.🧱 What is a claim? (a) a funny story (b) a kind of question (c) an idea said to be true (d) a maths sum
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking for help (b) giving up at once (c) guessing wildly (d) repeating the same try
36. 36.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) we were late for school (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I looked it up in the encyclopedia in the library.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
39. 39.True or false: “I was right before, so I’m right now.” is closed-minded. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”

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