Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 716 · 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.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is new (b) it needs water (c) it is a tree (d) it loves music
2. 2.True or false: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) trusted sites agree (c) a named source (d) calm, clear words
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
5. 5.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) too good to be true (c) calm, clear words (d) trusted sites agree
6. 6.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) your handwriting (b) the page number (c) the colour of ink (d) what facts are given
7. 7.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) yes, mangoes match (b) no, check more (c) yes, it is certain (d) no mango is sweet
9. 9.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) the bus timetable (b) a science textbook (c) a thermometer (d) a forwarded message
11. 11.True or false: “a dictionary” is not a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
13. 13.📊 Fact or opinion: “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
15. 15.📚 Reliable or not: your class teacher? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
16. 16.👀 Observation or inference: “The ground is wet.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
17. 17.📅 You want the date of the school exam. Which is the best source? (a) a forwarded message (b) the school notice (c) a random website (d) a friend’s guess
18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
19. 19.Which of these is a fact? (a) homework is boring (b) fish are cute (c) milk tastes awful (d) the Sun is a star
20. 20.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is crying (b) someone left it open (c) class must be over (d) he drank the juice
22. 22.📚 Reliable or not: a guess by a friend? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
23. 23.True or false: “Our school has the nicest uniform.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
25. 25.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) the school notice board (c) a thermometer (d) a random website
26. 26.📖 You want the meaning of a hard word. Which is the best source? (a) a rumour (b) a dictionary (c) a comic (d) a cartoon
27. 27.🚌 You want the time of the last bus. Which is best? (a) a dream (b) a guess (c) a stranger’s chat (d) the bus timetable
28. 28.📊 Fact or opinion: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.👀 What is an observation? (a) what you see or hear (b) a guess about why (c) a story (d) a wish
30. 30.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) tell a parent (d) send the password
32. 32.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to change answers (b) for fun only (c) to be sure of results (d) to waste time
33. 33.Which of these is a fact? (a) plants need water (b) red is the nicest colour (c) homework is boring (d) winter is the best
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a stranger online (b) a forwarded message (c) a video with no name (d) your class teacher
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for a password (c) a named source (d) trusted sites agree
37. 37.👀 Observation or inference: the baby is hungry? (a) observation (b) inference
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) someone left it open (c) the bell rang (d) someone ate the cake
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the cup is empty (b) the floor is wet (c) the baby is crying (d) the baby is hungry
40. 40.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False

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