Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 636 · 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.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) too good to be true (d) “Share before deleted!”
2. 2.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
4. 4.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) the shops are shut (c) it is a holiday (d) it may be raining
5. 5.Which of these is an opinion? (a) homework is boring (b) fish live in water (c) cows give milk (d) plants need water
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) a clear date (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
7. 7.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) fish are cute (c) winter is the best (d) fish live in water
8. 8.🧩 A box of apples has 7 in each row. How many apples are in the box? (a) 7 (b) 14 (c) 70 (d) not enough info
9. 9.True or false: “One mango in the box was sour, so all the mangoes are sour.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “A video with no name said it.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) seven (b) metres (c) best (d) Monday
12. 12.📚 Reliable or not: a dictionary? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
13. 13.👀 Observation or inference: someone left it open? (a) inference (b) observation
14. 14.🧩 A box has 3 rows of apples, with 4 in each row. How many apples are in the box? (a) not enough info (b) 16 (c) 12 (d) 7
15. 15.📚 Reliable or not: a stranger online? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
16. 16.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) asking one friend (b) guessing (c) asking the whole class (d) asking your pet
17. 17.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
18. 18.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 6 PM (c) 8 PM (d) 7 PM
19. 19.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) observation (b) inference
20. 20.📚 Reliable or not: a thermometer? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusted sites agree (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
22. 22.📊 Fact or opinion: the Sun is a star? (a) fact (b) opinion
23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya is smiling.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asks for your OTP (b) facts you can check (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) “Share before deleted!”
25. 25.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an inference? (a) the bell rang (b) the floor is wet (c) the cup is empty (d) class must be over
27. 27.👀 Observation or inference: he drank the juice? (a) inference (b) observation
28. 28.True or false: “Sunday is the best day of the week.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
31. 31.📚 Two trusted books give the same fact. This makes the fact… (a) an opinion (b) more likely true (c) less likely true (d) definitely false
32. 32.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the colour of ink (b) the page number (c) your handwriting (d) what facts are given
33. 33.Which of these is a fact? (a) red is the nicest colour (b) cows give milk (c) honey is yummy (d) milk tastes awful
34. 34.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I measured it myself with a ruler.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
35. 35.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) check trusted sources (c) share it to ask (d) trust the photo
36. 36.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) someone left it open (d) the cake is half gone
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an atlas (b) a forwarded message (c) a thermometer (d) your class teacher
38. 38.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree
39. 39.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a video with no name (d) a comment with no name
40. 40.True or false: “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True

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