Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 820 · 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) a named source (b) a clear date (c) no pressure to share (d) “Share before deleted!”
2. 2.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
4. 4.📚 Reliable or not: a doctor? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
5. 5.True or false: “A triangle has three sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “The weather office’s page says heavy rain is expected tomorrow.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “the Sun is a star” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📚 Reliable or not: a joke page? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
10. 10.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) 2 PM (c) not enough info (d) 4 PM
12. 12.🧩 Aarav bought 4 kites and a water bottle for ₹140 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹35 (b) ₹140 (c) ₹136 (d) not enough info
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) a named source (c) a clear date (d) asks for a password
14. 14.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) plants need water (b) cows give milk (c) the Sun is a star (d) red is the nicest colour
17. 17.🧩 Before solving a word problem, first check… (a) the page number (b) your handwriting (c) the colour of ink (d) what facts are given
18. 18.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) forward it fast (c) don’t forward it (d) reply angrily
19. 19.True or false: “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
21. 21.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) someone spilt water (c) someone ate the cake (d) the floor is wet
22. 22.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
23. 23.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
24. 24.📊 Which gives the best evidence about the class’s favourite game? (a) guessing (b) asking the whole class (c) asking your pet (d) asking one friend
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the school notice board (b) your class teacher (c) the bus timetable (d) a guess by a friend
26. 26.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
27. 27.True or false: “an atlas” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) yes, so check it (c) no, never (d) only on Mondays
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone ate the cake (b) the baby is crying (c) the bell rang (d) the floor is wet
30. 30.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a random website (b) the school notice board (c) a dictionary (d) a thermometer
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) your class teacher (b) a forwarded message (c) an atlas (d) a science textbook
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a science textbook (b) a random website (c) a doctor (d) the school notice board
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
34. 34.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a guess by a friend (b) your class teacher (c) a stranger online (d) a forwarded message
35. 35.💭 An opinion is… (a) a proven truth (b) a measured number (c) a dictionary meaning (d) what someone thinks
36. 36.True or false: “Drink this juice and grow 10 cm taller in a week!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) the bus timetable (b) a rumour in the corridor (c) a guess by a friend (d) a random website
38. 38.📊 Fact or opinion: homework is boring? (a) opinion (b) fact
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) milk tastes awful (b) red is the nicest colour (c) fish are cute (d) plants need water
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) a prize you never won (c) no source or date (d) facts you can check

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