Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 669 · 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 cake is half gone” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it loves music (b) it is a tree (c) it needs water (d) it is new
3. 3.📏 How can you check the fact “The table is 1 metre long”? (a) ask if it is nice (b) guess (c) vote on it (d) measure it
4. 4.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
5. 5.🧩 Kabir bought 4 kites for ₹40 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹40 (b) ₹15 (c) ₹10 (d) not enough info
6. 6.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I asked the science teacher.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
7. 7.🧩 Vihaan is 7 years old. Aarav is 7 years older than Vihaan. How old is Aarav? (a) 14 (b) not enough info (c) 7 (d) 15
8. 8.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
9. 9.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) a guess by a friend (c) a stranger online (d) a forwarded message
10. 10.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) too good to be true (b) a strange web address (c) no source or date (d) trusted sites agree
11. 11.📊 Fact or opinion: homework is boring? (a) fact (b) opinion
12. 12.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) yes, so check it (b) only if written (c) only on Mondays (d) no, never
13. 13.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I just guessed, but it feels right.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
14. 14.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) observations (b) guesses (c) opinions (d) rumours
15. 15.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a dictionary (b) a science textbook (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) your class teacher
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion? (a) cows give milk (b) dogs are the best pets (c) ice is frozen water (d) bees make honey
17. 17.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear date (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) a prize you never won
19. 19.True or false: “the door is open” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
21. 21.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) a fact (c) a warning sign (d) proof it is true
22. 22.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the door is open (b) he drank the juice (c) the floor is wet (d) the baby is crying
24. 24.🍪 The biscuit tin is empty, and there are crumbs on the table. Which is an observation? (a) Kabir ate them (b) the dog did it (c) there are crumbs (d) someone was hungry
25. 25.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 Kabir is 9 years old. Diya is older than Kabir. How old is Diya? (a) 11 (b) 10 (c) 14 (d) not enough info
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honey is yummy (b) red is the nicest colour (c) fish are cute (d) the Sun is a star
28. 28.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 8 PM (c) 7 PM (d) 6 PM
29. 29.True or false: “There are crumbs on Kabir’s plate.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What is an observation? (a) a wish (b) a story (c) a guess about why (d) what you see or hear
31. 31.True or false: “your class teacher” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
33. 33.🧩 Arjun is 7 years old. Meera is 3 years older than Arjun. How old is Meera? (a) 10 (b) not enough info (c) 11 (d) 3
34. 34.True or false: “There are 30 students in Class 5B.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “fish live in water” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🧩 The film starts at 3 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 6 PM (b) not enough info (c) 4 PM (d) 5 PM
38. 38.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) share it to ask (c) check trusted sources (d) trust the photo
39. 39.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) a guess by a friend (c) a random website (d) a doctor
40. 40.👀 Observation or inference: “The classroom lights are off.” (a) an inference (b) an observation

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