Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 240 · 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: “a science textbook” is usually a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion? (a) homework is boring (b) the Sun is a star (c) plants need water (d) cows give milk
3. 3.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) your class teacher (b) a comment with no name (c) a doctor (d) a thermometer
4. 4.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I looked it up in the encyclopedia in the library.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
5. 5.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) too good to be true (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
6. 6.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the page number (b) the colour of ink (c) what facts are given (d) your handwriting
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) plants need water (c) the Sun is a star (d) red is the nicest colour
8. 8.Which of these is a fact? (a) honey is yummy (b) milk tastes awful (c) bees make honey (d) dogs are the best pets
9. 9.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the door is open (c) the baby is crying (d) someone left it open
11. 11.📚 Reliable or not: a stranger online? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
12. 12.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) trusted sites agree (c) calm, clear words (d) no pressure to share
13. 13.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “cows give milk” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
18. 18.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) asking your pet (b) asking one friend (c) asking the whole class (d) guessing
19. 19.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a doctor” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🍛 Which sentence is a fact? (a) Dal is boring. (b) Dal is the best. (c) Dal is yummy. (d) Dal has protein.
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) he drank the juice (b) the baby is crying (c) the door is open (d) the cup is empty
23. 23.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: no pressure to share? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
24. 24.🧩 A box has 4 rows of mangoes, with 9 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) not enough info (b) 45 (c) 36 (d) 13
25. 25.📊 Fact or opinion: homework is boring? (a) opinion (b) fact
26. 26.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone left it open (d) the floor is wet
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone ate the cake (c) the floor is wet (d) someone spilt water
28. 28.📚 Reliable or not: a comment with no name? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
29. 29.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) forward it fast (b) add more people (c) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
30. 30.📚 Reliable or not: a video with no name? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
31. 31.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) the Sun is a star (c) winter is the best (d) homework is boring
32. 32.True or false: “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “There are 30 students in Class 5B.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) a strange web address (d) a prize you never won
35. 35.True or false: “the bell rang” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) Monday (b) seven (c) metres (d) best
37. 37.📚 Reliable or not: your class teacher? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
38. 38.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I read the notice on the school board.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
39. 39.True or false: “a forwarded message” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True

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