Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 62 · 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.True or false: “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔮 If fewer trees are cut, birds keep their homes. If birds keep their homes, the park stays green. If the class saves paper, fewer trees are cut. Suppose the class saves paper. What happens next? (a) fewer trees are cut (b) birds keep their homes (c) the park stays green
3. 3.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) why
4. 4.🔮 If she shares her mango, you both enjoy lunch. If you share your tiffin, your friend is happy. If your friend is happy, she shares her mango. Suppose you share your tiffin. What happens in the end? (a) your friend is happy (b) she shares her mango (c) you both enjoy lunch
5. 5.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) a nail was on the road (c) I watered the seeds (d) the tyre went flat
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the milk went sour (c) a nail was on the road (d) the milk was left out
8. 8.🎒 Which is a con of carrying a very heavy school bag? (a) it holds books (b) it looks nice (c) it is blue (d) it hurts your back
9. 9.🛍️ Rohan has ₹230 and wants something to draw with. Which choice fits both needs? (a) colour pencils, ₹220 (b) paint set, ₹270 (c) watering can, ₹210 (d) seed packet, ₹50
10. 10.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
11. 11.🔮 If you cannot focus, you miss the lesson. If you skip breakfast, you feel hungry in class. If you feel hungry in class, you cannot focus. Suppose you skip breakfast. What happens in the end? (a) you cannot focus (b) you feel hungry in class (c) you miss the lesson
12. 12.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) deciding too fast (c) looking for more clues (d) waiting to find out
15. 15.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) trusting the first idea (b) deciding too fast (c) blaming without proof (d) waiting to find out
16. 16.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) hides the fact (b) argues anyway (c) changes their mind (d) gets angry
17. 17.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: choose the best idea? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 5
18. 18.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “A big bag of rice costs more than a small one, so that shop is costly.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) it is obvious (c) it saves water (d) just because
21. 21.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) everyone knows it (b) the floor is slippery (c) the test is tomorrow (d) the bus is full
22. 22.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking your answers (b) repeating the mistake (c) hiding the mistake (d) skipping the review
24. 24.📊 Fact or opinion: the Sun is a star? (a) fact (b) opinion
25. 25.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) who (b) how (c) when (d) where
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fresh air (b) hot in summer (c) tiring in the rain (d) busy roads to cross
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) so (c) since (d) as
29. 29.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a fancy phone case (b) a new video game (c) medicine when ill (d) extra chocolate
32. 32.True or false: “never asks why” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) she did well in the test (c) the tyre went flat (d) Diya studied every day
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) your class teacher (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a science textbook (d) a doctor
35. 35.🔮 If your skill grows, you play better. If you practise daily, your skill grows. If you play better, you enjoy the game more. Suppose your skill grows. What happens next? (a) you enjoy the game more (b) you play better (c) you practise daily
36. 36.📊 Fact or opinion: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dogs are the best pets (b) red is the nicest colour (c) fish live in water (d) milk tastes awful
38. 38.📊 Fact or opinion: plants need water? (a) opinion (b) fact
39. 39.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) yes, always (b) no, likes aren’t proof (c) only on weekends (d) yes, if it is long
40. 40.📚 Ananya read 36 pages in 4 days. Aarav read 16 pages in 2 days. How many pages per day did Aarav read?

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