Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 160 · 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.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) never see dogs (b) dogs hate you (c) all dogs are mean (d) that one dog barked
2. 2.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) someone left it open (c) the cup is empty (d) the door is open
3. 3.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a random website (b) a video with no name (c) a guess by a friend (d) the school notice board
4. 4.True or false: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📊 Fact or opinion: “There are 30 students in Class 5B.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) red is the nicest colour (b) winter is the best (c) fish live in water (d) honey is yummy
7. 7.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion? (a) cows give milk (b) the Sun is a star (c) fish live in water (d) fish are cute
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) red is the nicest colour (c) winter is the best (d) fish are cute
10. 10.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I asked the science teacher.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) a dictionary (c) a science textbook (d) a guess by a friend
14. 14.True or false: “a comment with no name” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📊 Fact or opinion: “Maths is more fun than art.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a strange web address (c) a named source (d) no pressure to share
17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: the door is open? (a) inference (b) observation
18. 18.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I asked the science teacher.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
19. 19.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) asks for your OTP (c) asks for a password (d) a strange web address
20. 20.📝 What does “evidence” mean? (a) a rumour (b) facts that support it (c) a loud opinion (d) a guess
21. 21.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Who wrote this?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “How many likes?”
22. 22.🏫 “Our school has 900 students.” How could you check it? (a) ask a toddler (b) count your friends (c) guess a number (d) ask the school office
23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
24. 24.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a stranger online (b) a video with no name (c) a thermometer (d) a guess by a friend
25. 25.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A message said so, and it had 50 forwards.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
26. 26.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
27. 27.📅 You want the date of the school exam. Which is the best source? (a) the school notice (b) a friend’s guess (c) a forwarded message (d) a random website
28. 28.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A pop-up ad told me.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
29. 29.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to be sure of results (b) for fun only (c) to change answers (d) to waste time
30. 30.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) proof it is true (b) a fact (c) a trusted source (d) a warning sign
31. 31.True or false: “the Sun is a star” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
33. 33.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📊 Fact or opinion: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
37. 37.🖼️ A photo looks strange and edited. What should you think? (a) it must be real (b) share it now (c) photos never lie (d) it may be fake
38. 38.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the page number (b) your handwriting (c) the colour of ink (d) what facts are given
39. 39.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion? (a) dogs are the best pets (b) fish live in water (c) ice is frozen water (d) bees make honey

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