Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 39 · 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 word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) who
2. 2.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion? (a) the Sun is a star (b) dogs are the best pets (c) bees make honey (d) a year has 12 months
4. 4.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to finish fast (b) to avoid false ideas (c) to skip facts (d) to win arguments
5. 5.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
6. 6.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Nisha is not in Class 4A. Does Nisha have a green notebook? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
7. 7.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the reason she cried (d) the day of the trip
8. 8.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the friend who helped (c) the reason for a delay (d) the method to grow beans
9. 9.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “How many eggs?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “Are eggs round?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
11. 11.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is hungry (c) class must be over (d) the baby is crying
12. 12.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I thought it was true, but this new fact changes my mind.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) someone hopes (b) must be true (c) might be fun (d) is popular
15. 15.🏏 Arjun scored 66 runs in 6 overs. Kabir scored 10 runs in 2 overs. How many runs per over did Arjun score?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping a thinking diary (b) asking what to change (c) repeating the mistake (d) noting what worked
17. 17.True or false: “medicine when ill” is a need. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the school notice board (b) your class teacher (c) a science textbook (d) a random website
19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) a comment with no name (c) a forwarded message (d) an atlas
21. 21.🛍️ A need or a want: medicine when ill? (a) a want (b) a need
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) the rule book says so (b) it was measured twice (c) my lucky pen did it (d) tests show it works
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the steps to tie a knot (c) the way bees make honey (d) the room of the meeting
25. 25.True or false: “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛍️ Vihaan has ₹300 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) magazine, ₹70 (b) football, ₹360 (c) colour pencils, ₹60 (d) cricket bat, ₹250
27. 27.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) free exercise (b) busy roads to cross (c) no fuel is used (d) no smoke or noise
28. 28.🐈 One cat scratched you. What is the fair thought? (a) cats hate me (b) that cat was upset (c) all cats are mean (d) never touch animals
29. 29.📓 Why keep a thinking diary? (a) to learn from choices (b) to fill pages (c) to show off (d) to copy friends
30. 30.🌍 Which choice has a good long-term consequence? (a) littering (b) wasting food (c) leaving taps open (d) saving water daily
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) saying “maybe” (c) waiting to find out (d) guessing the worst
32. 32.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) no fuel is used (b) hard with a heavy bag (c) busy roads to cross (d) tiring in the rain
33. 33.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Diya is not in the Blue House. Does Diya wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion? (a) homework is boring (b) the Sun is a star (c) a year has 12 months (d) fish live in water
36. 36.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a want? (a) a warm blanket (b) water to drink (c) a new video game (d) healthy food
38. 38.🛍️ A need or a want: extra chocolate? (a) a want (b) a need
39. 39.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the date of the exam (b) the method to grow beans (c) the reason she cried (d) the player who scored

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