Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 63 · 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 of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the author of a book (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the day of the trip
2. 2.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the steps to make tea (d) the player who scored
3. 3.True or false: “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
5. 5.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
6. 6.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) no, heat causes both (b) ice cream is cold (c) yes, it does (d) swimming causes it
7. 7.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) the batter hit a six
8. 8.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the street became shady (c) the road was slippery (d) we planted many trees
9. 9.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
10. 10.🛍️ Ishaan has ₹270 and wants something to draw with. Which choice fits both needs? (a) crayon box, ₹310 (b) seed packet, ₹140 (c) watering can, ₹210 (d) paint set, ₹220
11. 11.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) saying “maybe” (c) thinking of other causes (d) judging by looks
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
14. 14.🧩 Nisha bought 6 pens for ₹210 in all. Each pen cost the same. What did one pen cost? (a) ₹35 (b) not enough info (c) ₹210 (d) ₹40
15. 15.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) changes mind with proof (b) asks “How do you know?” (c) listens to both sides (d) decides in a hurry
16. 16.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
17. 17.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: list possible fixes? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 5 (d) step 2
18. 18.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
20. 20.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the effect? (a) we planted many trees (b) the team won the match (c) the street became shady (d) the team practised hard
21. 21.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
22. 22.🔮 If the power goes off, the fan stops. If the fan stops, the room gets hot. If the room gets hot, we open the windows. Suppose the power goes off. What happens next? (a) we open the windows (b) the room gets hot (c) the fan stops
23. 23.Which of these is a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) it is obvious (c) because I said so (d) end of story
24. 24.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
25. 25.🚌 Every school bus goes to the depot at night. Bus 7 is a school bus. Where is Bus 7 at night? (a) at the school (b) on the road (c) at the market (d) at the depot
26. 26.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
29. 29.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) it takes more time (b) fresh air (c) no smoke or noise (d) time with friends
30. 30.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks. I’ll ask how he studied.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
31. 31.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) the exact date (c) your best friend (d) the school name
32. 32.True or false: “tests show it works” is a fair reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) breaking it into parts (b) trying again (c) giving up at once (d) staying calm
34. 34.🧺 Your class scores three picnic spots out of 5 (more points = better). Beach: fun 1, shade 4, nearness 3. Lake: fun 3, shade 5, nearness 1. Farm: fun 3, shade 2, nearness 2. What is the total score of the lake?
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one was bad, so all are (b) my lucky pen did it (c) everyone is doing it (d) the rule book says so
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) noting what worked (b) checking your answers (c) asking for feedback (d) forgetting the lesson
37. 37.🛍️ Diya has ₹230 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) football, ₹100 (b) watering can, ₹270 (c) picture book, ₹170 (d) flower pot, ₹210
38. 38.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) since (c) so (d) because
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
40. 40.True or false: “I don’t care what the facts say.” is open-minded. (a) True (b) False

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