Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 611 · 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.🤔 What makes a source reliable? (a) it is funny (b) it is checked and known (c) it is loud (d) it has many likes
2. 2.📚 Reliable or not: a video with no name? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
3. 3.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.📊 Fact or opinion: cows give milk? (a) fact (b) opinion
5. 5.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A pop-up ad told me.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
6. 6.🧩 Aarav is 12 years old. Ishaan is 9 years older than Aarav. How old is Ishaan? (a) not enough info (b) 9 (c) 21 (d) 22
7. 7.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the baby is hungry (c) the cup is empty (d) the door is open
8. 8.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “How many likes?” (b) “Who wrote this?” (c) “Is it long?” (d) “Is it colourful?”
9. 9.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for a password (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no pressure to share
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a forwarded message (b) your class teacher (c) a thermometer (d) a dictionary
11. 11.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Everyone has probably gone home.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion? (a) red is the nicest colour (b) fish live in water (c) the Sun is a star (d) a year has 12 months
14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is crying? (a) observation (b) inference
15. 15.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) your class teacher (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a science textbook (d) a doctor
16. 16.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) proof it is true (c) a fact (d) a trusted source
17. 17.True or false: “We tested 20 seeds, and 18 of them sprouted.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) facts you can check (c) no pressure to share (d) a clear date
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honey is yummy (b) red is the nicest colour (c) dogs are the best pets (d) a year has 12 months
20. 20.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a random website (b) an atlas (c) a stranger online (d) a rumour in the corridor
21. 21.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “Everyone has probably gone home.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
24. 24.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) a thermometer (b) asking a stranger (c) touching a wall (d) a guess
25. 25.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to be sure of results (b) for fun only (c) to waste time (d) to change answers
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) homework is boring (b) a year has 12 months (c) ice is frozen water (d) plants need water
27. 27.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
28. 28.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Our school starts at 8 AM.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) best (b) Monday (c) metres (d) seven
31. 31.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a comment with no name (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a random website (d) a doctor
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a video with no name (b) your class teacher (c) a dictionary (d) an atlas
34. 34.📝 What does “evidence” mean? (a) a loud opinion (b) facts that support it (c) a rumour (d) a guess
35. 35.🧩 Vihaan is 6 years old. Meera is older than Vihaan. How old is Meera? (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 11 (d) not enough info
36. 36.🧩 Saanvi bought 6 kites and a lunch box for ₹270 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹270 (b) ₹45 (c) ₹264 (d) not enough info
37. 37.True or false: “a dictionary” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the school notice board (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) your class teacher (d) a science textbook
39. 39.🧠 What is an inference? (a) a photo (b) a measured length (c) what you see (d) a guess from clues
40. 40.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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