Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 128 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Evidence before belief): Find the skill: fact or opinion, source, evidence, fake claim or observation. Use that lesson’s tip — can it be checked; who really knows; enough cases and no missing fact; warning signs; seen or guessed. If a fact you need is missing, the answer is “not enough info”.

1. 1.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
2. 2.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) the floor is wet (c) the baby is hungry (d) someone left it open
3. 3.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) asking a stranger (b) a guess (c) touching a wall (d) a thermometer
4. 4.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
5. 5.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) only on Mondays (c) yes, so check it (d) only if written
6. 6.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a guess by a friend (b) a dictionary (c) an atlas (d) a science textbook
7. 7.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a joke page (b) a comment with no name (c) the bus timetable (d) a forwarded message
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion? (a) cows give milk (b) plants need water (c) bees make honey (d) fish are cute
9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) a year has 12 months (c) dogs are the best pets (d) cows give milk
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) the door is open (c) the cake is half gone (d) class must be over
13. 13.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone spilt water (d) the door is open
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a strange web address (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
15. 15.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
19. 19.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
20. 20.True or false: “milk tastes awful” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.📊 Fact or opinion: cows give milk? (a) opinion (b) fact
22. 22.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cake is half gone (b) someone ate the cake (c) the floor is wet (d) the cup is empty
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a video with no name (b) a stranger online (c) the school notice board (d) a random website
24. 24.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏫 “Our school has 900 students.” How could you check it? (a) ask the school office (b) ask a toddler (c) count your friends (d) guess a number
27. 27.📊 Fact or opinion: homework is boring? (a) opinion (b) fact
28. 28.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
29. 29.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) 7 PM (c) not enough info (d) 6 PM
30. 30.📅 You want the date of the school exam. Which is the best source? (a) a forwarded message (b) a friend’s guess (c) the school notice (d) a random website
31. 31.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
32. 32.True or false: “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a forwarded message (b) a stranger online (c) the school notice board (d) a joke page
34. 34.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) all dogs are mean (b) never see dogs (c) dogs hate you (d) that one dog barked
35. 35.True or false: “class must be over” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
38. 38.👀 What is an observation? (a) what you see or hear (b) a story (c) a wish (d) a guess about why
39. 39.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) he drank the juice (c) someone spilt water (d) the cake is half gone

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