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Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 411 · 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”.

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  1. 1.💭 An opinion is… (a) a measured number (b) a dictionary meaning (c) a proven truth (d) what someone thinks
  2. 2.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) asking your pet (b) guessing (c) asking the whole class (d) asking one friend
  3. 3.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
  4. 4.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) a named source
  5. 5.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
  6. 6.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone ate the cake (c) the cake is half gone (d) class must be over
  7. 7.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) yes, so check it (c) only on Mondays (d) no, never
  8. 8.📊 Fact or opinion: the Sun is a star? (a) opinion (b) fact
  9. 9.📚 Reliable or not: a doctor? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
  10. 10.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.✅ A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) everyone likes (c) sounds nice (d) can be checked
  12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  13. 13.📊 Fact or opinion: “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
  14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
  15. 15.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
  16. 16.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the cup is empty (c) someone spilt water (d) someone left it open
  17. 17.📚 Reliable or not: a rumour in the corridor? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
  18. 18.True or false: “a strange web address” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🧩 Nisha bought 2 mangoes and a water bottle for ₹180 in all. Each mango cost the same. What did one mango cost? (a) ₹178 (b) ₹180 (c) not enough info (d) ₹90
  20. 20.True or false: “We tested 20 seeds, and 18 of them sprouted.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) share it to ask (b) believe the title (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
  22. 22.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “trusted sites agree” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
  26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
  27. 27.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “A message said so, and it had 50 forwards.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.📊 Fact or opinion: “A spider has eight legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
  30. 30.Which of these is an inference? (a) someone left it open (b) the cup is empty (c) the door is open (d) the bell rang
  31. 31.True or false: “homework is boring” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🧩 Rohan bought 4 notebooks and a cap for ₹190 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) ₹186 (b) not enough info (c) ₹190 (d) ₹47
  33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
  34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) facts you can check
  35. 35.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) no source or date (d) a clear date
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus timetable (b) a dictionary (c) the school notice board (d) a stranger online
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a year has 12 months (b) bees make honey (c) winter is the best (d) fish live in water
  39. 39.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation

Answer key

  1. what someone thinks
  2. asking the whole class
  3. an opinion
  4. a named source
  5. more trustworthy
  6. the cake is half gone
  7. yes, so check it
  8. fact
  9. usually reliable
  10. True
  11. can be checked
  12. an inference
  13. a fact
  14. likely fake
  15. likely fake
  16. the cup is empty
  17. not reliable
  18. True
  19. not enough info
  20. False
  21. check trusted sources
  22. False
  23. False
  24. True
  25. enough evidence
  26. an inference
  27. False
  28. True
  29. a fact
  30. someone left it open
  31. True
  32. not enough info
  33. an observation
  34. facts you can check
  35. not enough evidence
  36. no source or date
  37. a stranger online
  38. winter is the best
  39. False
  40. observation

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