Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 49 · 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) noting what worked (b) checking your answers (c) asking for feedback (d) repeating the mistake
2. 2.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 10 PM (b) 6 PM (c) 9 PM (d) not enough info
3. 3.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cup is empty (d) someone left it open
4. 4.Which of these is a want? (a) extra chocolate (b) a school uniform (c) a warm blanket (d) a pencil for class
5. 5.Which of these helps you solve a problem? (a) guessing wildly (b) ignoring the problem (c) repeating the same try (d) trying again
6. 6.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) it is colourful (c) it is round (d) I like the shop
7. 7.Which of these is an opinion? (a) the Sun is a star (b) cows give milk (c) ice is frozen water (d) fish are cute
8. 8.True or false: “a happy welcome home” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is thinking ahead? (a) grabbing the first thing (b) only thinking of now (c) acting without thinking (d) waiting a moment
10. 10.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “It rained after I washed my bike, so washing it brings rain.” (a) one means all (b) lucky charm (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking in anger (b) skipping instructions (c) thinking of others (d) ignoring warnings
12. 12.🛍️ Aarav has ₹170 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) flower pot, ₹120 (b) sketch pad, ₹60 (c) magazine, ₹240 (d) story book, ₹130
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who thinks before deciding? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
14. 14.📊 Fact or opinion: “There are 30 students in Class 5B.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Rohan has not planted a tree. Is Rohan a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
16. 16.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
17. 17.🔗 “The team practised hard, so the team won the match.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
18. 18.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
19. 19.True or false: “too good to be true” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Ananya is in Class 4A. Does Ananya have a green notebook? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
21. 21.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a reason word (c) a guess (d) what happens as a result
22. 22.💡 Real reason or not: “dark clouds are coming”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
23. 23.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) checks the facts first (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
24. 24.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) someone spilt water (c) the bell rang (d) the baby is crying
25. 25.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Kabir does not have a green notebook. Is Kabir in Class 4A? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
27. 27.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “It must have rained.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
31. 31.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.❓ Which question word helps you find out the way to fold a boat? (a) where (b) when (c) how (d) who
35. 35.🚲 Diya cycled 48 km in 6 hours. Nisha cycled 20 km in 2 hours. Who cycled more km per hour? (a) Nisha (b) Diya (c) both the same
36. 36.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “If it is on a website, it must be right.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
37. 37.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “only thinking of now” is thinking ahead. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) looking for more clues (c) saying “maybe” (d) waiting to find out
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “where” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the spot your bag is (c) the friend who helped (d) the way bees make honey

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