Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 397 · 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.🔮 If you share your tiffin, your friend is happy. If your friend is happy, she shares her mango. If she shares her mango, you both enjoy lunch. Suppose your friend is happy. What happens next? (a) you both enjoy lunch (b) she shares her mango (c) you share your tiffin
2. 2.Which of these is a need? (a) a toy robot (b) medicine when ill (c) a new video game (d) a fancy phone case
3. 3.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “panicking” gets in the way of solving. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛍️ A need or a want: a warm blanket? (a) a want (b) a need
7. 7.🧩 The film starts at 3 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 7 PM (b) not enough info (c) 6 PM (d) 3 PM
8. 8.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📊 Fact or opinion: fish are cute? (a) fact (b) opinion
10. 10.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) thinking of others (b) acting without thinking (c) ignoring warnings (d) grabbing the first thing
11. 11.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who hears only one side? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
12. 12.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) the pot colour only (b) nothing at all (c) water, soil and sun (d) the seed type
13. 13.True or false: “believes every rumour” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) spots missing facts (b) asks good questions (c) compares the options (d) believes every rumour
16. 16.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
17. 17.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the place of the party (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the steps to make tea
18. 18.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “someone left it open” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) check trusted sources
21. 21.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛍️ Meera has ₹260 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) small trowel, ₹250 (b) paint set, ₹200 (c) flower pot, ₹330 (d) comic, ₹250
23. 23.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤐 “She didn’t talk to me, so she is angry.” What else could be true? (a) she is always angry (b) nothing else (c) she is a robot (d) she did not see you
25. 25.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Nisha is not a member of the eco-club. Has Nisha planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
26. 26.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) time with friends (b) it takes more time (c) free exercise (d) no smoke or noise
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
29. 29.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) ignoring other reasons (c) saying “maybe” (d) blaming without proof
31. 31.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Kabir is not a member of the eco-club. Has Kabir planted a tree? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
32. 32.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the floor was wet (d) I forgot my water bottle
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark clouds are coming (b) it is obvious (c) end of story (d) everyone knows it
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of others (b) skipping instructions (c) acting without thinking (d) grabbing the first thing
35. 35.True or false: “I read the notice on the school board.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) we planted many trees (c) the team won the match (d) the team practised hard
38. 38.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) why (c) where (d) how
39. 39.True or false: “asking before judging” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True

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