Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 387 · 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.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Team A scored more in 20 overs than Team B in 10 overs, so Team A is better.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the shop was crowded (b) we planted many trees (c) the shop had a sale (d) the street became shady
5. 5.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) the bus timetable (b) a thermometer (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) an atlas
6. 6.🛍️ Aarav has ₹200 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) kite, ₹230 (b) cricket bat, ₹180 (c) crayon box, ₹70 (d) sketch pad, ₹50
7. 7.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) nobody heard the bell
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion? (a) the Sun is a star (b) cows give milk (c) ice is frozen water (d) milk tastes awful
9. 9.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) extra chocolate (b) a new video game (c) a school uniform (d) a party hat
11. 11.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) asking the whole class (b) asking your pet (c) guessing (d) asking one friend
12. 12.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) so (b) as (c) because (d) since
13. 13.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) only on weekends (b) yes, always (c) no, likes aren’t proof (d) yes, if it is long
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.📝 What does “evidence” mean? (a) a rumour (b) a loud opinion (c) facts that support it (d) a guess
16. 16.True or false: “asks “How do you know?”” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧠 Being open-minded means… (a) listening to new ideas (b) agreeing with all (c) never deciding (d) ignoring facts
18. 18.🍀 You wore red and won a race. Did the red shirt make you win? (a) yes, red is fast (b) no, just a coincidence (c) only on Sundays (d) yes, for sure
19. 19.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “The video has a million likes, so it must be right.” (a) one means all (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) lucky charm
20. 20.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she lost all her friends (b) she moved away (c) maybe she is busy (d) she hates me
21. 21.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the exact date (b) the colour of ink (c) the school name (d) your best friend
22. 22.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it loves music
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion? (a) the Sun is a star (b) homework is boring (c) cows give milk (d) a year has 12 months
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
25. 25.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
26. 26.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) nod and walk off
27. 27.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) end of story (c) trust me (d) because I said so
28. 28.Which of these is acting on impulse? (a) thinking of others (b) asking “what if?” (c) imagining what follows (d) grabbing the first thing
29. 29.True or false: “A spider has eight legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “water to drink” is a need. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus timetable (b) a video with no name (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) a forwarded message
32. 32.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📊 Fact or opinion: “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A video with no name said it.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
35. 35.📊 Fact or opinion: “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Arjun does not ride the school bus. Does Arjun live in Green Park? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
38. 38.True or false: “asking “what if?”” is acting on impulse. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “It will rain. I just know it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) ignores the facts (d) changes mind with proof

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