Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 545 · 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.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) the door is open
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) too good to be true (d) a named source
5. 5.True or false: “your class teacher” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I asked the science teacher.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 Tara bought 4 notebooks for ₹60 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) not enough info (b) ₹20 (c) ₹60 (d) ₹15
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is wet (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) someone left it open
9. 9.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a random website (b) a joke page (c) a video with no name (d) the school notice board
10. 10.🧩 Tara bought 5 kites and a bag for ₹130 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) not enough info (b) ₹26 (c) ₹130 (d) ₹125
11. 11.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 2 PM (b) not enough info (c) 5 PM (d) 4 PM
12. 12.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.Which of these is a fact? (a) red is the nicest colour (b) dogs are the best pets (c) a year has 12 months (d) milk tastes awful
15. 15.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) check trusted sources (b) believe the title (c) trust the photo (d) share it to ask
16. 16.🧩 Tara bought 5 kites and a cap for ₹390 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹390 (b) ₹78 (c) ₹385 (d) not enough info
17. 17.📊 Fact or opinion: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.📊 Fact or opinion: “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) winter is the best (b) cows give milk (c) the Sun is a star (d) bees make honey
20. 20.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a comment with no name (b) a video with no name (c) a doctor (d) a rumour in the corridor
21. 21.🤔 What makes a source reliable? (a) it has many likes (b) it is checked and known (c) it is funny (d) it is loud
22. 22.True or false: “a forwarded message” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📚 Reliable or not: a forwarded message? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
24. 24.🧩 Saanvi is 12 years old. Tara is older than Saanvi. How old is Tara? (a) 14 (b) not enough info (c) 17 (d) 13
25. 25.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a random website (b) a thermometer (c) a video with no name (d) a comment with no name
26. 26.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it needs water (c) it is new (d) it loves music
27. 27.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) guessing (b) asking your pet (c) asking the whole class (d) asking one friend
28. 28.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) opinions (c) observations (d) guesses
29. 29.True or false: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “plants need water” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.📊 Fact or opinion: the Sun is a star? (a) fact (b) opinion
32. 32.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I read the notice on the school board.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
33. 33.True or false: “bees make honey” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) reply angrily (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) add more people
35. 35.True or false: “We tested 20 seeds, and 18 of them sprouted.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
37. 37.🧩 A box of mangoes has 6 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) not enough info (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 60
38. 38.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the door is open (c) someone ate the cake (d) the baby is crying
39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: class must be over? (a) observation (b) inference
40. 40.📚 Reliable or not: a thermometer? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable

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