Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 422 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) your class teacher (b) a stranger online (c) a science textbook (d) a thermometer
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cake is half gone (b) the bell rang (c) the baby is crying (d) class must be over
3. 3.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
5. 5.🧩 Vihaan bought 2 markers for ₹50 in all. Each marker cost the same. What did one marker cost? (a) ₹50 (b) not enough info (c) ₹30 (d) ₹25
6. 6.True or false: “a doctor” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) facts you can check (c) no source or date (d) asks for a password
9. 9.🧩 A box of mangoes has 5 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) 10 (b) 50 (c) 5 (d) not enough info
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a comment with no name (b) a guess by a friend (c) a doctor (d) a random website
11. 11.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a guess by a friend (b) a random website (c) your class teacher (d) a comment with no name
13. 13.True or false: “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
17. 17.True or false: “a forwarded message” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) no source or date
20. 20.🧩 Kabir is 9 years old. Vihaan is older than Kabir. How old is Vihaan? (a) not enough info (b) 14 (c) 11 (d) 10
21. 21.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
22. 22.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) asks for a password (d) no pressure to share
23. 23.📚 Reliable or not: a science textbook? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
24. 24.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “your class teacher” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 Saanvi is 11 years old. Aarav is older than Saanvi. How old is Aarav? (a) 12 (b) 16 (c) 13 (d) not enough info
27. 27.True or false: “a comment with no name” is usually a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is crying (b) class must be over (c) someone spilt water (d) he drank the juice
29. 29.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) dogs hate you (b) that one dog barked (c) all dogs are mean (d) never see dogs
30. 30.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I asked the science teacher.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
31. 31.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 6 PM (c) 7 PM (d) 5 PM
33. 33.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) winter is the best (c) honey is yummy (d) fish live in water
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the Sun is a star (b) fish live in water (c) milk tastes awful (d) bees make honey
35. 35.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a warning sign (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
36. 36.✅ A fact is something that… (a) sounds nice (b) everyone likes (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion? (a) a year has 12 months (b) bees make honey (c) red is the nicest colour (d) ice is frozen water
39. 39.📚 Reliable or not: a doctor? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an observation (b) an inference

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