Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 451 · 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.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the shop was crowded
2. 2.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) touching a wall (b) a guess (c) asking a stranger (d) a thermometer
3. 3.🚌 You want the time of the last bus. Which is best? (a) a guess (b) a stranger’s chat (c) the bus timetable (d) a dream
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
5. 5.💡 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
6. 6.📊 Fact or opinion: ice is frozen water? (a) opinion (b) fact
7. 7.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way bees make honey? (a) where (b) how (c) when (d) who
8. 8.True or false: “Sunday is the best day of the week.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Was it stopped?” (b) “Who played?” (c) “Why was it stopped?” (d) “Is it over?”
10. 10.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) the road was slippery (c) the cycle skidded (d) the street became shady
11. 11.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) trust me (b) the bus is full (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “It rained after I washed my bike, so washing it brings rain.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.True or false: “asking for feedback” helps you improve. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) the road is closed (d) just because
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “it is obvious”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.Which of these gets in the way of solving? (a) ignoring the problem (b) staying calm (c) making a list (d) asking for help
19. 19.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) it saves water (c) the road is closed (d) the bus is full
20. 20.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Saanvi got a balloon. Was Saanvi at Asha’s party? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
21. 21.⭐ Saanvi made 9 paper stars in 3 hours. Kabir made 50 paper stars in 5 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) Kabir (b) Saanvi (c) both the same
22. 22.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) the crowd cheered (c) the batter hit a six (d) there was a traffic jam
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
24. 24.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) maybe (d) or
25. 25.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
26. 26.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is crying (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is hungry
27. 27.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) ice cream is cold (b) yes, it does (c) swimming causes it (d) no, heat causes both
28. 28.Which of these is a pro of walking to school? (a) free exercise (b) hard with a heavy bag (c) hot in summer (d) it takes more time
29. 29.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the road is closed (b) dark clouds are coming (c) everyone knows it (d) the bus is full
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying calm (b) ignoring the problem (c) giving up at once (d) repeating the same try
31. 31.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the milk was left out (b) we were late for school (c) the milk went sour (d) the bus broke down
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
33. 33.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a forwarded message (b) a video with no name (c) a random website (d) a doctor
34. 34.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) acting without thinking (b) speaking in anger (c) ignoring warnings (d) asking “what if?”
35. 35.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the baby is crying (c) the cake is half gone (d) someone spilt water
36. 36.True or false: “Don’t listen to his science idea — he can’t even play football.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📊 Fact or opinion: plants need water? (a) fact (b) opinion
38. 38.True or false: “a third pair of shoes” is a want. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first

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