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Critical Thinking – Logical Reasoning

Critical Thinking · Level 3 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: SL.3.3, RI.3.8 · Practice Set 10

Level 3 ⭐⭐⭐

Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Use Clues to Solve

🔍 Read the clues carefully. Use logical thinking to find the answer.

Puzzle 1: Three riders — Wren, Diego, and Sana — each use a different way to get around: bike, scooter, and skateboard.
• Wren uses the scooter.
• Diego does not use the skateboard.
• What item does each person have?

Person	Item
Wren
Diego
Sana

2 True, False, or Not Enough Info?

🧠 Based on the statement, decide: True (T), False (F), or Not Enough Info (N).

Read this: "Fatima has 2 best friends who live on her street. She is 7 years old and loves jump rope."

Statement	T / F / N
Fatima has friends who live nearby.
Fatima's friends are older than she is.
Fatima has exactly 2 best friends on her street.
Fatima dislikes jump rope.
Fatima enjoys at least one physical activity.

3 Order from Clues

📊 Use the clues to put items in the correct order.

Puzzle: Put these in order from quietest to loudest: whisper, talking, vacuum, fire truck siren.
• The fire truck siren is the loudest.
• The whisper is the quietest.
• Talking is quieter than the vacuum.

Order (first → last):

1. 2. 3. 4.

4 What Must Be True?

🎯 Read the facts. What MUST be true based on those facts alone?

Facts	What must be true?
All even numbers can be divided evenly by 2. Ten is an even number.
Every violinist in the orchestra tunes their instrument before the show. Mr. Park is a violinist in the orchestra.
Overcooked toast turns dark. This toast is overcooked.

4 Explain Your Reasoning (SBA Practice)

On the state test, you need to explain HOW you think, not just WHAT you think. Practice explaining your reasoning clearly.

Question: Think about the clues you used above. Which clue was the MOST helpful? Explain why that clue narrowed down the answer more than the others.

My answer:

How I figured it out (explain step by step):

How I know my answer makes sense:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 10.

Riddle: What kind of room has no doors or windows?

Explain how you knew.