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Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 179 · 40 questions
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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”.

NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
  1. 1.True or false: “a thermometer” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
  3. 3.True or false: “a joke page” is usually a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) 7 PM (b) 5 PM (c) 6 PM (d) not enough info
  7. 7.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) share it to ask (c) trust the photo (d) believe the title
  8. 8.📚 Two trusted books give the same fact. This makes the fact… (a) an opinion (b) definitely false (c) less likely true (d) more likely true
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke page (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a science textbook (d) a comment with no name
  10. 10.True or false: “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.True or false: “a forwarded message” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🧩 Meera bought 6 pens for ₹120 in all. Each pen cost the same. What did one pen cost? (a) ₹20 (b) not enough info (c) ₹120 (d) ₹25
  13. 13.📊 Fact or opinion: ice is frozen water? (a) opinion (b) fact
  14. 14.✅ A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) sounds nice (d) everyone likes
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thermometer (b) a science textbook (c) your class teacher (d) a forwarded message
  16. 16.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) class must be over (c) the baby is crying (d) the floor is wet
  17. 17.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) your class teacher (b) a guess by a friend (c) a science textbook (d) a dictionary
  19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) observation (b) inference
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) calm, clear words (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) too good to be true
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) trusted sites agree (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
  22. 22.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) no, check more (b) yes, mangoes match (c) yes, it is certain (d) no mango is sweet
  23. 23.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to change answers (b) to be sure of results (c) for fun only (d) to waste time
  24. 24.🗺️ You want to find which state a city is in. Which is best? (a) an old rumour (b) an atlas (c) a joke book (d) a cookbook
  25. 25.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  28. 28.📊 Fact or opinion: fish are cute? (a) fact (b) opinion
  29. 29.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a poor way to check. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “a named source” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.📚 Reliable or not: a guess by a friend? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
  34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for your OTP (c) a prize you never won (d) no pressure to share
  35. 35.📊 Fact or opinion: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
  36. 36.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I measured it myself with a ruler.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
  37. 37.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) a joke page (c) an atlas (d) a doctor
  38. 38.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
  39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) the cup is empty (c) someone left it open (d) the bell rang

Answer key

  1. False
  2. facts you can check
  3. False
  4. True
  5. False
  6. 6 PM
  7. check trusted sources
  8. more likely true
  9. a science textbook
  10. False
  11. True
  12. ₹20
  13. fact
  14. can be checked
  15. a forwarded message
  16. class must be over
  17. False
  18. a guess by a friend
  19. inference
  20. calm, clear words
  21. ALL CAPS and !!!
  22. no, check more
  23. to be sure of results
  24. an atlas
  25. False
  26. an inference
  27. an inference
  28. opinion
  29. False
  30. False
  31. True
  32. True
  33. not reliable
  34. no pressure to share
  35. a fact
  36. a good way to check
  37. a joke page
  38. observation
  39. asks for a password
  40. someone left it open

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