Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 364 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) extra chocolate (b) a warm blanket (c) medicine when ill (d) healthy food
2. 2.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛠️ What is the first step in solving a problem? (a) give up (b) know what is wrong (c) blame someone (d) try any idea
4. 4.True or false: “a warm blanket” is a need. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) planning for problems (b) speaking in anger (c) only thinking of now (d) acting without thinking
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) looking for more clues (c) thinking of other causes (d) ignoring other reasons
7. 7.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks “How do you know?” (b) spots missing facts (c) changes mind with proof (d) hears only one side
8. 8.📚 Reliable or not: the school notice board? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
9. 9.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) no, check more (b) yes, it is certain (c) yes, mangoes match (d) no mango is sweet
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping a thinking diary (b) asking what to change (c) saying “who cares” (d) asking for feedback
11. 11.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is silly, so I won’t listen.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
12. 12.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) your best friend (c) the exact date (d) the colour of ink
13. 13.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) blaming without proof (c) deciding too fast (d) asking before judging
14. 14.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “why” question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the spot your bag is (b) the person who called (c) the steps to make tea (d) the reason for a delay
17. 17.Which of these is a pro of keeping a pet dog? (a) chewed shoes (b) learning to care (c) food costs money (d) vet visits cost money
18. 18.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a trusted source (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
19. 19.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) observations (c) opinions (d) guesses
20. 20.📓 Why keep a thinking diary? (a) to show off (b) to fill pages (c) to learn from choices (d) to copy friends
21. 21.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) where (b) when (c) who (d) how
22. 22.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the author of a book (b) the time of the match (c) the day of the trip (d) the year it was built
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the road was slippery (c) the fans stopped (d) the power went off
27. 27.🚲 Vihaan cycled 48 km in 4 hours. Meera cycled 55 km in 5 hours. Who cycled more km per hour? (a) Vihaan (b) both the same (c) Meera
28. 28.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: asking before judging? (a) careful (b) hasty
29. 29.True or false: “judging by looks” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
32. 32.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
33. 33.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
34. 34.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) tell a trusted adult (c) keep chatting (d) share it
35. 35.True or false: “asking for feedback” helps you improve. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) free exercise (b) hot in summer (c) it costs nothing (d) no fuel is used
37. 37.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) asking before judging (c) deciding too fast (d) waiting to find out
38. 38.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 7 PM (b) 8 PM (c) 9 PM (d) not enough info
39. 39.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) dogs are the best pets (c) honey is yummy (d) plants need water
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) looking for more clues (c) blaming without proof (d) guessing the worst

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