Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 396 · 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: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📚 Ananya read 12 pages in 3 days. Vihaan read 22 pages in 2 days. How many pages per day did Ananya read?
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes are the tastiest fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.Which of these helps you improve? (a) blaming bad luck (b) repeating the mistake (c) asking for feedback (d) saying “who cares”
7. 7.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Let’s leave early. Trust me.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
8. 8.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) only thinking of now (b) acting without thinking (c) thinking of others (d) speaking in anger
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying calm (b) trying again (c) ignoring the problem (d) drawing a diagram
10. 10.📊 Fact or opinion: homework is boring? (a) fact (b) opinion
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) and (c) so (d) then
13. 13.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) the bus broke down
14. 14.True or false: “red is the nicest colour” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these helps you improve? (a) saying “who cares” (b) blaming bad luck (c) keeping a thinking diary (d) forgetting the lesson
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the way to fold a boat (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the room of the meeting
18. 18.📝 What is a pro? (a) a final answer (b) a bad point (c) a good point of a choice (d) a type of question
19. 19.✅ The best option is the one that… (a) is the first one (b) fits all your needs (c) a friend picked (d) costs the most
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
21. 21.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Diya lives in Green Park. Does Diya ride the school bus? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
22. 22.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Her plan is silly because she is the youngest.” (a) one means all (b) lucky charm (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.True or false: “a year has 12 months” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “One cat scratched me, so all cats are mean.” (a) lucky charm (b) attacking the person (c) one means all (d) everyone does it
25. 25.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Tara has planted a tree. Is Tara a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
26. 26.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Diya has a green notebook. Is Diya in Class 4A? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
27. 27.True or false: “One cat scratched me, so all cats are mean.” is the “attacking the person” trap. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📅 You want the date of the school exam. Which is the best source? (a) a friend’s guess (b) the school notice (c) a random website (d) a forwarded message
29. 29.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) might be fun (b) someone hopes (c) must be true (d) is popular
30. 30.💭 An opinion is… (a) a measured number (b) what someone thinks (c) a dictionary meaning (d) a proven truth
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) listens to both sides (b) looks for reasons (c) believes every rumour (d) asks “How do you know?”
32. 32.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the city she lives in (c) the time of the match (d) the way to fold a boat
33. 33.Which of these is a fact? (a) fish are cute (b) fish live in water (c) honey is yummy (d) milk tastes awful
34. 34.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) the forecast says rain (b) I like the colour (c) it looks cool (d) everyone has one
35. 35.🔮 If she shares her mango, you both enjoy lunch. If you share your tiffin, your friend is happy. If your friend is happy, she shares her mango. Suppose your friend is happy. What happens in the end? (a) you share your tiffin (b) you both enjoy lunch (c) she shares her mango
36. 36.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) only on weekends (b) yes, if it is long (c) no, likes aren’t proof (d) yes, always
37. 37.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she lost all her friends (c) maybe she is busy (d) she hates me
38. 38.True or false: “someone left it open” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
40. 40.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “We can’t tell.” (b) “Yes, surely.” (c) “Probably yes.” (d) “No, never.”

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