Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 811 · 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 warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) asks for a password (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
2. 2.🧩 A box of oranges has 5 in each row. How many oranges are in the box? (a) 50 (b) not enough info (c) 5 (d) 10
3. 3.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “a forwarded message” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is an inference? (a) the cup is empty (b) the door is open (c) the floor is wet (d) someone spilt water
6. 6.📚 Two trusted books give the same fact. This makes the fact… (a) more likely true (b) less likely true (c) an opinion (d) definitely false
7. 7.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone ate the cake (d) he drank the juice
8. 8.📚 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
9. 9.🧩 A box of guavas has 9 in each row. How many guavas are in the box? (a) 90 (b) not enough info (c) 18 (d) 9
10. 10.True or false: “the baby is hungry” is an observation. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a prize you never won (b) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) a named source
12. 12.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏫 “Our school has 900 students.” How could you check it? (a) guess a number (b) ask a toddler (c) count your friends (d) ask the school office
14. 14.True or false: “There are 30 students in Class 5B.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
16. 16.🧩 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bus timetable (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a comment with no name (d) a guess by a friend
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) no pressure to share (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) asks for your OTP
19. 19.📊 Fact or opinion: “Maths is more fun than art.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.📝 What does “evidence” mean? (a) a loud opinion (b) a rumour (c) a guess (d) facts that support it
21. 21.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) never see dogs (b) dogs hate you (c) all dogs are mean (d) that one dog barked
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the school notice board (b) a thermometer (c) a stranger online (d) a doctor
23. 23.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” gives enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion? (a) plants need water (b) fish live in water (c) bees make honey (d) winter is the best
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a year has 12 months (b) cows give milk (c) the Sun is a star (d) red is the nicest colour
26. 26.📊 Fact or opinion: red is the nicest colour? (a) fact (b) opinion
27. 27.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) the bell rang (c) someone spilt water (d) someone ate the cake
28. 28.🧩 The film starts at 6 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 7 PM (c) 6 PM (d) 8 PM
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dogs are the best pets (b) winter is the best (c) ice is frozen water (d) milk tastes awful
30. 30.🧩 A box has 5 rows of laddoos, with 8 in each row. How many laddoos are in the box? (a) 48 (b) 40 (c) 13 (d) not enough info
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) honey is yummy (b) bees make honey (c) cows give milk (d) fish live in water
32. 32.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) believe the title (d) check trusted sources
33. 33.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an atlas (b) the school notice board (c) a random website (d) a dictionary
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone left it open (b) someone ate the cake (c) the baby is crying (d) the baby is hungry
36. 36.📊 Fact or opinion: “Sunday is the best day of the week.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.True or false: “fish live in water” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) he drank the juice (c) class must be over (d) the floor is wet
39. 39.📏 How can you check the fact “The table is 1 metre long”? (a) guess (b) ask if it is nice (c) vote on it (d) measure it
40. 40.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign

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