Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 752 · 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 usually a reliable source? (a) a joke page (b) a thermometer (c) a forwarded message (d) a random website
2. 2.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I just guessed, but it feels right.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
3. 3.True or false: “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
5. 5.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke page (b) a forwarded message (c) your class teacher (d) a video with no name
8. 8.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it needs water (b) it loves music (c) it is a tree (d) it is new
9. 9.🚌 You want the time of the last bus. Which is best? (a) a stranger’s chat (b) the bus timetable (c) a guess (d) a dream
10. 10.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for a password? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
11. 11.True or false: “bees make honey” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “the floor is wet” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Vihaan bought 4 notebooks for ₹160 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) ₹45 (b) ₹40 (c) not enough info (d) ₹160
14. 14.True or false: “a year has 12 months” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🥭 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) no mango is sweet (c) yes, mangoes match (d) yes, it is certain
16. 16.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “A dog barked at me once, so all dogs are mean.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
17. 17.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a strange web address (c) no source or date (d) calm, clear words
19. 19.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) tell a parent (b) forward it to friends (c) click the link (d) send the password
20. 20.📚 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
21. 21.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
22. 22.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) believe the title (b) trust the photo (c) check trusted sources (d) share it to ask
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) he drank the juice (c) class must be over (d) the bell rang
24. 24.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the page number (b) the colour of ink (c) what facts are given (d) your handwriting
25. 25.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
26. 26.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “A triangle has three sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 A box has 4 rows of oranges, with 8 in each row. How many oranges are in the box? (a) 32 (b) 40 (c) 12 (d) not enough info
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the cup is empty (c) the baby is crying (d) the door is open
30. 30.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 The film starts at 3 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) not enough info (c) 3 PM (d) 6 PM
32. 32.📊 Fact or opinion: fish are cute? (a) fact (b) opinion
33. 33.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) no, never (b) yes, so check it (c) only on Mondays (d) only if written
34. 34.📚 Reliable or not: the school notice board? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
36. 36.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a rumour in the corridor (b) a video with no name (c) the school notice board (d) a random website
37. 37.True or false: “a prize you never won” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 A box of oranges has 7 in each row. How many oranges are in the box? (a) 14 (b) not enough info (c) 7 (d) 70
40. 40.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (d) trusted sites agree

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