Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 373 · 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: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I asked the science teacher.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “It must have rained.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: the bell rang? (a) inference (b) observation
5. 5.🧩 Aarav is 7 years old. Arjun is older than Aarav. How old is Arjun? (a) 12 (b) not enough info (c) 8 (d) 9
6. 6.🥭 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) no mango is sweet (c) yes, mangoes match (d) yes, it is certain
7. 7.True or false: “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📚 Reliable or not: a rumour in the corridor? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
9. 9.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
10. 10.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) the bus timetable (b) your class teacher (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) an atlas
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a forwarded message (b) a thermometer (c) your class teacher (d) an atlas
12. 12.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the baby is hungry (c) the baby is crying (d) class must be over
14. 14.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “plants need water” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) red is the nicest colour (b) winter is the best (c) fish are cute (d) plants need water
17. 17.True or false: “a guess by a friend” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a fact? (a) winter is the best (b) dogs are the best pets (c) honey is yummy (d) a year has 12 months
20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
21. 21.True or false: “a science textbook” is not a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is crying (b) he drank the juice (c) the door is open (d) the cup is empty
25. 25.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 4 PM (b) 6 PM (c) 7 PM (d) not enough info
26. 26.🧩 Rohan bought 4 mangoes for ₹40 in all. Each mango cost the same. What did one mango cost? (a) ₹40 (b) ₹10 (c) not enough info (d) ₹15
27. 27.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a dictionary (b) the school notice board (c) the bus timetable (d) a stranger online
28. 28.True or false: “the school notice board” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 Arjun bought 6 mangoes and a cap for ₹270 in all. Each mango cost the same. What did one mango cost? (a) ₹45 (b) ₹264 (c) not enough info (d) ₹270
30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
31. 31.📚 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) calm, clear words
33. 33.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) yes, so check it (b) only on Mondays (c) no, never (d) only if written
34. 34.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
35. 35.True or false: “ice is frozen water” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “bees make honey” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to waste time (b) to be sure of results (c) for fun only (d) to change answers
39. 39.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it loves music (c) it needs water (d) it is a tree
40. 40.🧩 Ananya bought 4 pens for ₹220 in all. Each pen cost the same. What did one pen cost? (a) ₹220 (b) ₹55 (c) ₹60 (d) not enough info

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