Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 523 · 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: “cows give milk” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
3. 3.True or false: “I looked it up in the encyclopedia in the library.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Observation or inference: someone spilt water? (a) inference (b) observation
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a named source (b) calm, clear words (c) a clear date (d) a strange web address
6. 6.True or false: “A triangle has three sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧩 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
9. 9.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 3 PM (b) 5 PM (c) not enough info (d) 4 PM
10. 10.True or false: “a year has 12 months” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.📚 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
13. 13.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
15. 15.📊 Fact or opinion: ice is frozen water? (a) fact (b) opinion
16. 16.True or false: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
18. 18.Which of these is an opinion? (a) plants need water (b) fish are cute (c) bees make honey (d) cows give milk
19. 19.True or false: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
22. 22.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
23. 23.🧩 Kabir bought 6 pens for ₹240 in all. Each pen cost the same. What did one pen cost? (a) not enough info (b) ₹240 (c) ₹40 (d) ₹45
24. 24.📚 Reliable or not: a rumour in the corridor? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
25. 25.True or false: “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the Sun is a star” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts you can check (b) no pressure to share (c) a named source (d) asks for your OTP
30. 30.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) 4 PM (b) not enough info (c) 3 PM (d) 2 PM
31. 31.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 8 PM (b) not enough info (c) 7 PM (d) 6 PM
32. 32.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
33. 33.True or false: “Mangoes are the tastiest fruit.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📊 Fact or opinion: dogs are the best pets? (a) opinion (b) fact
35. 35.True or false: “ice is frozen water” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the cup is empty (c) the baby is crying (d) the bell rang
37. 37.🧩 A box of laddoos has 9 in each row. How many laddoos are in the box? (a) 90 (b) not enough info (c) 9 (d) 18
38. 38.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
39. 39.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) plants need water (c) homework is boring (d) winter is the best
40. 40.True or false: “your class teacher” is not a reliable source. (a) True (b) False

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