Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 73 · 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 word starts a question about time? (a) why (b) where (c) when (d) who
2. 2.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who changes mind with proof? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
3. 3.🪞 Helps you improve, or learns nothing: saying “who cares”? (a) helps you improve (b) learns nothing
4. 4.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) looking for more clues (c) judging by looks (d) waiting to find out
6. 6.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
7. 7.🪤 What is a thinking trap? (a) a hard question (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a kind of fact (d) a puzzle game
8. 8.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) that one dog barked (b) dogs hate you (c) never see dogs (d) all dogs are mean
9. 9.🔮 If we stay indoors, we play carrom. If the match is called off, we stay indoors. If it rains, the match is called off. Suppose the match is called off. What happens next? (a) we stay indoors (b) we play carrom (c) it rains
10. 10.🛍️ Rohan has ₹200 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) sketch pad, ₹70 (b) paint set, ₹130 (c) magazine, ₹220 (d) story book, ₹180
11. 11.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Ananya is not in the school football team. Does Ananya train at 7 AM? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
12. 12.True or false: “everyone is doing it” is a thinking trap. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔮 If you play better, you enjoy the game more. If your skill grows, you play better. If you practise daily, your skill grows. Suppose you practise daily. What happens in the end? (a) you enjoy the game more (b) your skill grows (c) you play better
15. 15.🎒 Which is a con of carrying a very heavy school bag? (a) it holds books (b) it is blue (c) it looks nice (d) it hurts your back
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Why trust her answer? She wears old shoes.” (a) everyone does it (b) lucky charm (c) attacking the person (d) one means all
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) cows give milk (c) fish are cute (d) the Sun is a star
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the time of the match? (a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when
20. 20.True or false: “I decided before I heard the facts.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “waiting a moment” is acting on impulse. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) someone ate the cake (c) the bell rang (d) class must be over
23. 23.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) blaming without proof (c) guessing the worst (d) judging by looks
25. 25.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Why do you think so?” (b) “Can I go?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming others (b) panicking (c) giving up at once (d) asking for help
27. 27.🍫 You eat sweets every day and never brush. What is a likely consequence? (a) stronger teeth (b) more height (c) tooth decay (d) better marks
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cows give milk (b) ice is frozen water (c) bees make honey (d) red is the nicest colour
29. 29.🎨 Your class scores three club projects out of 5 (more points = better). Garden: helpful 3, easy 3, fun 3. Mural: helpful 3, easy 4, fun 2. Book drive: helpful 2, easy 5, fun 4. Which club project has the highest total? (a) garden (b) mural (c) book drive
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone is doing it (b) it happened once (c) my lucky pen did it (d) the numbers prove it
32. 32.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Meera knows the lines of the play. Is Meera in the drama club? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
33. 33.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Tara trains at 7 AM. Is Tara in the school football team? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
34. 34.🚶 Walking to school — pro or con: it costs nothing? (a) a con (b) a pro
35. 35.Which of these is a con of keeping a pet dog? (a) learning to care (b) a loyal friend (c) it keeps you active (d) hair on the sofa
36. 36.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Is it easy?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Can I skip it?”
37. 37.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) it is obvious (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
39. 39.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🐕 Keeping a pet dog — pro or con: food costs money? (a) a pro (b) a con

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