Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 67 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Nisha is a member of the eco-club. Has Nisha planted a tree? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
3. 3.💡 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
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🐈 One cat scratched you. What is the fair thought? (a) cats hate me (b) all cats are mean (c) never touch animals (d) that cat was upset
6. 6.🧺 Your class scores three picnic spots out of 5 (more points = better). Park: fun 2, shade 3, nearness 5. Lake: fun 3, shade 2, nearness 1. Farm: fun 3, shade 2, nearness 4. Which picnic spot has the highest total? (a) lake (b) farm (c) park
7. 7.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) can’t tell (b) it is sunny (c) yes, for sure (d) no, for sure
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) blaming without proof (d) saying “maybe”
9. 9.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) because (c) then (d) and
10. 10.🛍️ Tara has ₹270 and wants something to grow plants. Which choice fits both needs? (a) small trowel, ₹350 (b) paint set, ₹250 (c) colour pencils, ₹80 (d) watering can, ₹230
11. 11.Which of these gets in the way of solving? (a) staying calm (b) breaking it into parts (c) blaming others (d) asking for help
12. 12.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
13. 13.True or false: “the purpose of a rule” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: put the plan to work or check if it worked? (a) put the plan to work (b) check if it worked
16. 16.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) tiring in the rain (b) time with friends (c) no smoke or noise (d) free exercise
18. 18.True or false: “vet visits cost money” is a pro of keeping a pet dog. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the bell rang (c) the floor is wet (d) someone left it open
20. 20.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Riya ran 100 m and I ran 50 m; I finished first, so I am faster.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
21. 21.📚 Diya read 20 pages in 2 days. Saanvi read 36 pages in 4 days. Who read more pages per day? (a) Saanvi (b) both the same (c) Diya
22. 22.True or false: “I don’t need to check. I just know.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) a strange web address
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) guessing wildly (b) trying again (c) ignoring the problem (d) blaming others
25. 25.True or false: “imagining what follows” is acting on impulse. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏪 Meera says, “The shop is closed, so today must be Sunday.” What is she assuming? (a) it shuts only on Sunday (b) shops sell milk (c) shops are big (d) Sunday is fun
27. 27.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is hungry (c) class must be over (d) the door is open
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔗 What is a cause? (a) a kind of question (b) a fact (c) why something happens (d) what happens after
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no fuel is used (b) no smoke or noise (c) free exercise (d) it takes more time
31. 31.🪞 Open-minded or closed-minded? “Your idea is silly, so I won’t listen.” (a) open-minded (b) closed-minded
32. 32.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) tests show it works (b) it was measured twice (c) mocking who said it (d) many trials agree
33. 33.🔮 If the alarm does not ring, Rohan wakes up late. If Rohan wakes up late, he misses the bus. If he misses the bus, he walks to school. Suppose the alarm does not ring. What happens in the end? (a) he misses the bus (b) he walks to school (c) Rohan wakes up late
34. 34.True or false: “Team A scored more in 20 overs than Team B in 10 overs, so Team A is better.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “dogs are the best pets” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the purpose of a rule (b) the cause of the fight (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the reason leaves fall
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
40. 40.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason

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