Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 452 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) many trials agree (b) my lucky pen did it (c) it was measured twice (d) tests show it works
2. 2.💡 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
3. 3.📊 Fact or opinion: “Spiders are scary.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the time of the match (b) the steps to make tea (c) the date of the exam (d) the year it was built
5. 5.🚌 Your class scores three class trips out of 5 (more points = better). Zoo: learning 5, fun 4, safety 1. Planetarium: learning 3, fun 2, safety 1. Science park: learning 2, fun 4, safety 3. What is the total score of the science park?
6. 6.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) asks for a password (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) a clear date
7. 7.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: try it out or check if it worked? (a) try it out (b) check if it worked
8. 8.⭐ Diya made 16 paper stars in 4 hours. Kabir made 18 paper stars in 6 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) Diya (b) Kabir (c) both the same
9. 9.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) a science textbook (c) a random website (d) a stranger online
10. 10.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) over the same days (b) only the taller one (c) on different days (d) with your eyes only
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking for help (b) guessing wildly (c) making a list (d) trying again
12. 12.🏃 Riya ran 100 m in 20 seconds and Aarav ran 50 m in 12 seconds. To compare them fairly, look at… (a) their shoe colour (b) who finished first (c) metres per second (d) who is taller
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🏏 Rohan scored 42 runs in 6 overs. Kabir scored 10 runs in 2 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) both the same (b) Kabir (c) Rohan
15. 15.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔮 If the class saves paper, fewer trees are cut. If fewer trees are cut, birds keep their homes. If birds keep their homes, the park stays green. Suppose fewer trees are cut. What happens next? (a) the park stays green (b) birds keep their homes (c) the class saves paper
17. 17.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) tell everyone (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) believe it at once
18. 18.🔗 “The show started late because there was a traffic jam.” What is the effect? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the sun was very hot (c) the show started late (d) there was a traffic jam
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
20. 20.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Ananya is in the science club. Does Ananya have a magnifying glass? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
21. 21.True or false: “the steps to make tea” is found with a “where” question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way bees make honey (b) the city she lives in (c) the spot your bag is (d) the place of the party
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
24. 24.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “A message said so, and it had 50 forwards.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) blaming without proof (c) asking before judging (d) deciding too fast
28. 28.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to win arguments (b) to finish fast (c) to avoid false ideas (d) to skip facts
29. 29.True or false: “giving up at once” gets in the way of solving. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Your idea is silly, so I won’t listen.” is open-minded. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛍️ Saanvi has ₹170 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) magazine, ₹180 (b) colour pencils, ₹60 (c) flower pot, ₹70 (d) story book, ₹160
32. 32.True or false: “it has lots of likes” is a thinking trap. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the door is open (c) class must be over (d) the baby is crying
34. 34.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the player who scored (c) the reason she cried (d) the purpose of a rule
35. 35.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: fresh air? (a) a con (b) a pro
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
37. 37.🧩 Vihaan is 7 years old. Ananya is older than Vihaan. How old is Ananya? (a) not enough info (b) 8 (c) 9 (d) 12
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it has lots of likes (b) the numbers prove it (c) everyone is doing it (d) one was bad, so all are
40. 40.True or false: “I don’t care what the facts say.” is open-minded. (a) False (b) True

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