Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 379 · 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) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
2. 2.True or false: “Riya is smiling.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) everyone has one (b) the forecast says rain (c) it looks cool (d) I like the colour
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) just because (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
5. 5.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) must be true (b) might be fun (c) is popular (d) someone hopes
6. 6.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “mocking who said it”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
8. 8.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) a fact (c) always false (d) always true
9. 9.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) shops sell milk (b) it shuts only on Sunday (c) shops are big (d) Sunday is fun
10. 10.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: think of ideas or see if it helped? (a) think of ideas (b) see if it helped
11. 11.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no source or date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
12. 12.True or false: “drawing a diagram” gets in the way of solving. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Aarav bought 3 notebooks for ₹180 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) ₹65 (b) ₹180 (c) not enough info (d) ₹60
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to make tea? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) where
16. 16.🚌 Your class scores three class trips out of 5 (more points = better). Zoo: learning 1, fun 1, safety 2. Old fort: learning 1, fun 1, safety 1. Museum: learning 5, fun 2, safety 2. What is the total score of the museum?
17. 17.🔮 Thinking ahead or acting on impulse: thinking of others? (a) thinking ahead (b) acting on impulse
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hard with a heavy bag (b) busy roads to cross (c) no fuel is used (d) tiring in the rain
19. 19.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: hard with a heavy bag? (a) a con (b) a pro
20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
21. 21.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We compared the price of 1 kg of rice in both shops.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
22. 22.🛍️ Saanvi has ₹110 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) sketch pad, ₹100 (b) comic, ₹130 (c) story book, ₹100 (d) small trowel, ₹70
23. 23.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) just because (b) mornings are rushed (c) my friend does it (d) bags like the dark
24. 24.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hot in summer (b) fresh air (c) it takes more time (d) busy roads to cross
27. 27.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: check if it worked or put the plan to work? (a) check if it worked (b) put the plan to work
28. 28.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) decides in a hurry (b) thinks before deciding (c) changes mind with proof (d) checks the facts first
29. 29.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: a happy welcome home? (a) a pro (b) a con
30. 30.True or false: “blaming without proof” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person who called (b) the date of the exam (c) the room of the meeting (d) the year it was built
32. 32.True or false: “The new facts change my mind.” is open-minded. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎨 Your class scores three club projects out of 5 (more points = better). Mural: helpful 1, easy 2, fun 4. Book drive: helpful 3, easy 5, fun 3. Garden: helpful 1, easy 4, fun 4. What is the total score of the mural?
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the way bees make honey (c) the way to fold a boat (d) the steps to make tea
35. 35.True or false: “only thinking of now” is thinking ahead. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) 9 PM (c) 8 PM (d) not enough info
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “hard to go on trips” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “No, never.” (b) “We can’t tell.” (c) “Yes, surely.” (d) “Probably yes.”

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