Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 605 · 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.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) no, check more (b) yes, it is certain (c) no mango is sweet (d) yes, mangoes match
2. 2.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) opinions (c) guesses (d) observations
3. 3.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it colourful?” (b) “Is it long?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
4. 4.True or false: “a video with no name” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “asks for your OTP” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a doctor (b) a joke page (c) a science textbook (d) the bus timetable
8. 8.📝 What does “evidence” mean? (a) a guess (b) a rumour (c) a loud opinion (d) facts that support it
9. 9.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A video with no name said it.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: trusted sites agree? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
11. 11.📚 Reliable or not: a science textbook? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
12. 12.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the Sun is a star” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📚 Two trusted books give the same fact. This makes the fact… (a) less likely true (b) definitely false (c) more likely true (d) an opinion
17. 17.True or false: “A message said so, and it had 50 forwards.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) inference (b) observation
19. 19.True or false: “a dictionary” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) asking one friend (b) asking your pet (c) asking the whole class (d) guessing
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a doctor (b) the school notice board (c) a video with no name (d) a dictionary
22. 22.🧩 A box has 6 rows of eggs, with 5 in each row. How many eggs are in the box? (a) 11 (b) 35 (c) 30 (d) not enough info
23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) inference (b) observation
24. 24.Which of these is a fact? (a) dogs are the best pets (b) a year has 12 months (c) milk tastes awful (d) honey is yummy
25. 25.🧩 The film starts at 3 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) 3 PM (b) 4 PM (c) 5 PM (d) not enough info
26. 26.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
27. 27.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A pop-up ad told me.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
28. 28.📊 Fact or opinion: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.True or false: “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📊 Fact or opinion: plants need water? (a) opinion (b) fact
31. 31.True or false: “a thermometer” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is wagging its tail.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
33. 33.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
34. 34.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) calm, clear words (d) a strange web address
36. 36.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a poor way to check. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) the school notice board (c) a joke page (d) your class teacher
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a clear date? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign

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