Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 599 · 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: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a random website (b) a joke page (c) a guess by a friend (d) a thermometer
3. 3.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) asks for your OTP
4. 4.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) he drank the juice (c) the baby is hungry (d) the floor is wet
5. 5.🧩 Tara bought 3 balls and a water bottle for ₹190 in all. Each ball cost the same. What did one ball cost? (a) ₹187 (b) not enough info (c) ₹190 (d) ₹63
6. 6.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it is new (c) it loves music (d) it is a tree
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) the floor is wet (c) the door is open (d) the baby is crying
9. 9.📚 Reliable or not: a random website? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
10. 10.Which of these is a fact? (a) ice is frozen water (b) dogs are the best pets (c) fish are cute (d) winter is the best
11. 11.🧩 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
12. 12.True or false: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
14. 14.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) not enough info (c) 6 PM (d) 4 PM
15. 15.True or false: “Spiders are scary.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a fact (b) a warning sign (c) a trusted source (d) proof it is true
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) no source or date (c) facts you can check (d) asks for your OTP
18. 18.🧩 A box has 5 rows of mangoes, with 5 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) 30 (b) 25 (c) 10 (d) not enough info
19. 19.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for a password (b) a prize you never won (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) calm, clear words
21. 21.True or false: “homework is boring” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📚 Reliable or not: a video with no name? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
25. 25.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to waste time (b) for fun only (c) to be sure of results (d) to change answers
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the floor is wet (c) he drank the juice (d) class must be over
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fish live in water (b) a year has 12 months (c) homework is boring (d) bees make honey
28. 28.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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) the bus timetable (c) a guess by a friend (d) a joke page
30. 30.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes are the tastiest fruit.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Rainy days are boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “One mango in the box was sour, so all the mangoes are sour.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share a nearby place (b) tell a trusted adult (c) keep chatting (d) share it
36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
37. 37.📊 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
38. 38.🧩 Ishaan is 7 years old. Ananya is 6 years older than Ishaan. How old is Ananya? (a) 13 (b) 14 (c) 6 (d) not enough info
39. 39.📊 Fact or opinion: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🧩 Nisha is 6 years old. Arjun is 2 years older than Nisha. How old is Arjun? (a) 8 (b) not enough info (c) 2 (d) 9

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