Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 293 · 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: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) inference (b) observation
3. 3.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to be sure of results (b) for fun only (c) to change answers (d) to waste time
5. 5.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
7. 7.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) not enough info (c) 8 PM (d) 9 PM
8. 8.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a dictionary (b) a comment with no name (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) a random website
9. 9.True or false: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏫 “Our school has 900 students.” How could you check it? (a) guess a number (b) count your friends (c) ask a toddler (d) ask the school office
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) no source or date (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) facts you can check
12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
13. 13.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) tell a trusted adult (b) share it (c) keep chatting (d) share a nearby place
14. 14.True or false: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is hungry (c) the door is open (d) he drank the juice
16. 16.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
17. 17.True or false: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 5 PM (c) 2 PM (d) 4 PM
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cows give milk (b) bees make honey (c) fish live in water (d) dogs are the best pets
20. 20.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) milk tastes awful (b) dogs are the best pets (c) honey is yummy (d) the Sun is a star
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
23. 23.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
24. 24.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) forward it fast (c) add more people (d) don’t forward it
25. 25.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎨 Two friends have different favourite colours. Who is right? (a) only the louder one (b) both can be right (c) only the older one (d) neither of them
27. 27.True or false: “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 A box has 3 rows of apples, with 9 in each row. How many apples are in the box? (a) 27 (b) not enough info (c) 36 (d) 12
30. 30.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
31. 31.📚 Reliable or not: a forwarded message? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
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.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
34. 34.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a stranger online (b) a video with no name (c) the bus timetable (d) a comment with no name
35. 35.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📊 Fact or opinion: “Rainy days are boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) a comment with no name (c) the school notice board (d) a thermometer
38. 38.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) yes, mangoes match (b) no mango is sweet (c) no, check more (d) yes, it is certain
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fish live in water (b) bees make honey (c) milk tastes awful (d) plants need water
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion? (a) cows give milk (b) bees make honey (c) honey is yummy (d) plants need water

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