Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 453 · 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) the numbers prove it (b) checked facts support it (c) many trials agree (d) it has lots of likes
2. 2.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📓 Why keep a thinking diary? (a) to learn from choices (b) to show off (c) to fill pages (d) to copy friends
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.❓ Which question word helps you find out the city she lives in? (a) when (b) why (c) where (d) who
6. 6.True or false: “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” is an unfair comparison. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “homework is boring” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) metres (b) best (c) seven (d) Monday
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
10. 10.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the room of the meeting (c) the steps to make tea (d) the person who called
11. 11.🪞 After a test, which question helps you most? (a) “Who did worse?” (b) “What can I fix?” (c) “Why me?” (d) “Is it over?”
12. 12.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📊 Fact or opinion: a year has 12 months? (a) opinion (b) fact
14. 14.True or false: “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” is a poor way to check. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔮 If he misses the bus, he walks to school. If the alarm does not ring, Rohan wakes up late. If Rohan wakes up late, he misses the bus. Suppose Rohan wakes up late. What happens in the end? (a) he misses the bus (b) he walks to school (c) the alarm does not ring
16. 16.Which of these is an inference? (a) the floor is wet (b) the bell rang (c) the door is open (d) the baby is hungry
17. 17.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “the author of a book” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📚 Two trusted books give the same fact. This makes the fact… (a) an opinion (b) definitely false (c) less likely true (d) more likely true
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: pick one plan or say what is wrong? (a) pick one plan (b) say what is wrong
22. 22.🧩 A box of mangoes has 6 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) 12 (b) not enough info (c) 6 (d) 60
23. 23.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) criticising people (b) thinking very fast (c) believing all you hear (d) clear, fair thinking
24. 24.True or false: “ignores the facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shares without checking (b) checks the facts first (c) never asks why (d) decides in a hurry
26. 26.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) it shuts only on Sunday (b) Sunday is fun (c) shops sell milk (d) shops are big
27. 27.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) ignoring other reasons (c) blaming without proof (d) looking for more clues
28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
29. 29.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who compares the options? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
30. 30.📊 Fact or opinion: fish are cute? (a) fact (b) opinion
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the friend who helped (d) the steps to tie a knot
32. 32.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Saanvi is not in the school choir. Does Saanvi practise on Fridays? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
33. 33.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛍️ Rohan has ₹230 and wants something to play outdoors. Which choice fits both needs? (a) football, ₹250 (b) colour pencils, ₹50 (c) cricket bat, ₹210 (d) crayon box, ₹160
35. 35.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) it keeps you active (b) a playmate at home (c) learning to care (d) hard to go on trips
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
37. 37.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) grabbing the first thing (b) waiting a moment (c) only thinking of now (d) speaking in anger
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the day of the trip (b) the date of the exam (c) the reason she cried (d) the time of the match
39. 39.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: free exercise? (a) a con (b) a pro
40. 40.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True

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