Critical Thinking Worksheet: Final Test

Critical thinking lesson 24: Final test: critical thinking and problem solving · Set 94 · 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.📊 Fact or opinion: ice is frozen water? (a) opinion (b) fact
2. 2.True or false: “hears only one side” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) the shops are shut (b) it is sunny (c) it is a holiday (d) it may be raining
4. 4.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
5. 5.🛍️ Rohan has ₹260 and wants something to read. Which choice fits both needs? (a) comic, ₹300 (b) flower pot, ₹120 (c) picture book, ₹210 (d) seed packet, ₹140
6. 6.🔁 A friend shows good evidence that you were wrong. A good thinker says… (a) “No, I’m right.” (b) “I don’t care.” (c) “Thanks, I see it now.” (d) “You’re just lucky.”
7. 7.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the effect? (a) the goat got out (b) the team won the match (c) the team practised hard (d) we left the gate open
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cause of the fight (b) the person in charge (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the reason for a delay
10. 10.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the floor was wet (d) a nail was on the road
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the door is open (c) the cake is half gone (d) the cup is empty
12. 12.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) because (c) as (d) so
13. 13.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the player who scored (b) the year it was built (c) the city she lives in (d) the steps to make tea
14. 14.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
18. 18.True or false: “speaking in anger” is thinking ahead. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) waiting to find out (c) deciding too fast (d) ignoring other reasons
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
22. 22.🧑 Which word starts a question about a person? (a) how (b) when (c) why (d) who
23. 23.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) spots missing facts (b) listens to both sides (c) decides in a hurry (d) looks for reasons
25. 25.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Half the school is buying these shoes, so I need them too.” (a) one means all (b) lucky charm (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
28. 28.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) there was a traffic jam (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the show started late
29. 29.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) where (c) why (d) who
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking for help (b) breaking it into parts (c) drawing a diagram (d) panicking
31. 31.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure (d) it is sunny
32. 32.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Arjun has a magnifying glass. Is Arjun in the science club? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
33. 33.True or false: “it saves water” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪞 After a test, which question helps you most? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Who did worse?” (c) “What can I fix?” (d) “Why me?”
35. 35.🛍️ A need or a want: a new video game? (a) a need (b) a want
36. 36.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) copies what all do (b) compares the options (c) checks the facts first (d) listens to both sides
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hears only one side (b) believes every rumour (c) shares without checking (d) checks the facts first
38. 38.Which of these is a con of walking to school? (a) no smoke or noise (b) it costs nothing (c) no fuel is used (d) tiring in the rain
39. 39.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) thinking of other causes (c) checking the facts (d) trusting the first idea
40. 40.True or false: “milk tastes awful” is a fact. (a) True (b) False

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