Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 220 · 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.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) observations (c) guesses (d) opinions
2. 2.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 4 PM (c) 5 PM (d) 2 PM
3. 3.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
6. 6.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is a holiday (b) it may be raining (c) the shops are shut (d) it is sunny
7. 7.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) someone was hungry (b) the dog did it (c) Kabir ate them (d) there are crumbs
8. 8.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) a guess (b) asking a stranger (c) a thermometer (d) touching a wall
9. 9.True or false: “a science textbook” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
11. 11.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it loves music (c) it is a tree (d) it is new
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
13. 13.True or false: “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no pressure to share (b) asks for a password (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for your OTP
15. 15.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
16. 16.True or false: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Vihaan is 8 years old. Aarav is 8 years older than Vihaan. How old is Aarav? (a) 17 (b) 8 (c) 16 (d) not enough info
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a prize you never won (d) a clear date
19. 19.True or false: “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” is a poor way to check. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a doctor” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) metres (b) Monday (c) best (d) seven
22. 22.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One mango in the box was sour, so all the mangoes are sour.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
23. 23.Which of these is a fact? (a) fish are cute (b) a year has 12 months (c) homework is boring (d) winter is the best
24. 24.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧩 Nisha bought 5 kites and a water bottle for ₹155 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹31 (b) ₹155 (c) ₹150 (d) not enough info
26. 26.📊 Fact or opinion: ice is frozen water? (a) fact (b) opinion
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a random website (b) the school notice board (c) a video with no name (d) a joke page
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion? (a) the Sun is a star (b) a year has 12 months (c) homework is boring (d) bees make honey
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke page (b) a doctor (c) a random website (d) a forwarded message
30. 30.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I just guessed, but it feels right.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) milk tastes awful (b) fish live in water (c) honey is yummy (d) red is the nicest colour
32. 32.🧩 A box has 5 rows of mangoes, with 4 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) 9 (b) not enough info (c) 24 (d) 20
33. 33.True or false: “someone ate the cake” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧩 A box of oranges has 4 in each row. How many oranges are in the box? (a) 4 (b) 40 (c) not enough info (d) 8
35. 35.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
37. 37.True or false: “a comment with no name” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
40. 40.📊 Fact or opinion: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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