Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 14 · 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.True or false: “One mango in the box was sour, so all the mangoes are sour.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📊 Fact or opinion: milk tastes awful? (a) fact (b) opinion
3. 3.True or false: “a forwarded message” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) too good to be true (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
5. 5.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
6. 6.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 6 PM (b) 9 PM (c) not enough info (d) 8 PM
7. 7.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) a dictionary (c) the school notice board (d) a rumour in the corridor
8. 8.True or false: “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a rumour in the corridor” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) never see dogs (b) all dogs are mean (c) that one dog barked (d) dogs hate you
11. 11.📖 You want the meaning of a hard word. Which is the best source? (a) a comic (b) a dictionary (c) a rumour (d) a cartoon
12. 12.True or false: “A pop-up ad told me.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) don’t forward it (c) add more people (d) reply angrily
14. 14.True or false: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 Kabir is 10 years old. Arjun is older than Kabir. How old is Arjun? (a) 12 (b) 15 (c) not enough info (d) 11
16. 16.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) observation (b) inference
18. 18.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) asking a stranger (b) a guess (c) a thermometer (d) touching a wall
19. 19.Which of these is an inference? (a) the door is open (b) the baby is crying (c) he drank the juice (d) the bell rang
20. 20.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 Diya is 7 years old. Vihaan is older than Diya. How old is Vihaan? (a) 9 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) not enough info
22. 22.📅 You want the date of the school exam. Which is the best source? (a) a forwarded message (b) the school notice (c) a random website (d) a friend’s guess
23. 23.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a stranger online (b) a doctor (c) a joke page (d) a rumour in the corridor
25. 25.📚 Reliable or not: a video with no name? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
27. 27.True or false: “bees make honey” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) observation (b) inference
30. 30.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a guess by a friend (b) a forwarded message (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) the school notice board
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the cake is half gone (c) the floor is wet (d) the bell rang
33. 33.True or false: “asks for a password” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📚 Reliable or not: a comment with no name? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion? (a) ice is frozen water (b) homework is boring (c) bees make honey (d) fish live in water
37. 37.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) the bus timetable (b) a comment with no name (c) a dictionary (d) a thermometer
38. 38.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) honey is yummy (c) fish are cute (d) plants need water
39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
40. 40.🧩 A box of eggs has 4 in each row. How many eggs are in the box? (a) 8 (b) 4 (c) not enough info (d) 40

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