Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 393 · 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: “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “skipping the review” learns nothing. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) the rule book says so (b) tests show it works (c) the numbers prove it (d) mocking who said it
4. 4.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: choose the best idea or put the plan to work? (a) choose the best idea (b) put the plan to work
5. 5.🛍️ A need or a want: a toy robot? (a) a need (b) a want
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
7. 7.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Arjun is in the Blue House. Does Arjun wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
8. 8.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the street became shady (c) we planted many trees (d) the ice cream melted
9. 9.🎒 Which is a con of carrying a very heavy school bag? (a) it is blue (b) it hurts your back (c) it looks nice (d) it holds books
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) spots missing facts (c) never asks why (d) changes mind with proof
11. 11.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Can I buy two?” (b) “Where do I pay?” (c) “Is it blue?” (d) “What makes it best?”
12. 12.📊 Fact or opinion: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.True or false: “Let’s test both ideas and see which works.” is closed-minded. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) a strange web address (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
15. 15.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: see if it helped or choose the best idea? (a) see if it helped (b) choose the best idea
16. 16.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) saying “maybe” (b) waiting to find out (c) judging by looks (d) asking before judging
18. 18.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “The new facts change my mind.” (a) closed-minded (b) open-minded
21. 21.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Rohan rides the school bus. Does Rohan live in Green Park? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
22. 22.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Why trust her answer? She wears old shoes.” (a) one means all (b) everyone does it (c) lucky charm (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: pick one plan? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 5 (d) step 4
25. 25.🏏 Vihaan scored 30 runs in 6 overs. Ananya scored 40 runs in 5 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) both the same (b) Vihaan (c) Ananya
26. 26.🔮 Thinking ahead or acting on impulse: only thinking of now? (a) thinking ahead (b) acting on impulse
27. 27.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛍️ A need or a want: extra chocolate? (a) a want (b) a need
29. 29.True or false: “staying calm” helps you solve a problem. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎯 Your science-fair plan did not work well. Which is a useful reflection? (a) “It was bad luck.” (b) “Never again.” (c) “Fairs are silly.” (d) “Start a week earlier.”
31. 31.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the class was noisy (c) the goat got out (d) nobody heard the bell
32. 32.🧩 A box has 6 rows of laddoos, with 7 in each row. How many laddoos are in the box? (a) 13 (b) 49 (c) not enough info (d) 42
33. 33.True or false: “Your idea is different from mine. Tell me more.” is closed-minded. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the bus is full (c) the road is closed (d) trust me
35. 35.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) many trials agree (b) it happened once (c) everyone is doing it (d) my lucky pen did it
36. 36.🎒 Two bags fit your budget. One is strong, one is weak. Which do you pick? (a) both (b) the strong one (c) the weak one (d) neither
37. 37.True or false: “a doctor” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: hard to go on trips? (a) a con (b) a pro
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear

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