Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 7 · 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: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) pretend you got it (b) ask them to repeat it (c) guess the way (d) nod and walk off
3. 3.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
4. 4.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) who (c) where (d) how
5. 5.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧩 A box has 8 rows of apples, with 5 in each row. How many apples are in the box? (a) not enough info (b) 40 (c) 13 (d) 45
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Rohan rides the school bus. Does Rohan live in Green Park? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
12. 12.True or false: “Read those pages from that book.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) everyone knows it (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) thinking of other causes (c) blaming without proof (d) guessing the worst
15. 15.🛠️ When solving a problem, which comes first: check if it worked or think of ideas? (a) check if it worked (b) think of ideas
16. 16.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Diya has not planted a tree. Is Diya a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
17. 17.True or false: “dark clouds are coming” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛠️ Which problem-solving step is this: say what is wrong? (a) step 1 (b) step 5 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm blanket (b) a pencil for class (c) extra chocolate (d) a school uniform
20. 20.⭐ Aarav made 30 paper stars in 6 hours. Ishaan made 32 paper stars in 4 hours. How many paper stars per hour did Aarav make?
21. 21.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) checked facts support it (b) tests show it works (c) the numbers prove it (d) it has lots of likes
22. 22.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “medicine when ill” is a need. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) my lucky pen did it (b) mocking who said it (c) it has lots of likes (d) the rule book says so
26. 26.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a comment with no name (b) a forwarded message (c) a random website (d) a doctor
27. 27.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
28. 28.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the steps to tie a knot? (a) when (b) who (c) how (d) where
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) asking for help (c) guessing wildly (d) ignoring the problem
31. 31.🧺 Every fruit in the basket is a guava. Meera takes a fruit from the basket. What did she take? (a) a papaya (b) a mango (c) a guava (d) a banana
32. 32.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) your class teacher (c) a joke page (d) a random website
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: “Rainy days are boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Kabir bought 4 notebooks and a lunch box for ₹140 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) ₹35 (b) not enough info (c) ₹140 (d) ₹136
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “what if?” (b) imagining what follows (c) ignoring warnings (d) planning for problems
39. 39.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the day of the trip (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the friend who helped

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