Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 834 · 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) no pressure to share (c) calm, clear words (d) too good to be true
2. 2.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ice is frozen water (b) fish are cute (c) red is the nicest colour (d) homework is boring
4. 4.🧩 Aarav bought 4 kites for ₹60 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹15 (b) ₹20 (c) ₹60 (d) not enough info
5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
6. 6.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I asked the science teacher.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
8. 8.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 8 PM (b) not enough info (c) 7 PM (d) 6 PM
11. 11.📚 Reliable or not: a random website? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
12. 12.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a video with no name (b) a thermometer (c) a comment with no name (d) a random website
13. 13.True or false: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
16. 16.True or false: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Observation or inference: the cup is empty? (a) observation (b) inference
18. 18.Which of these is an observation? (a) class must be over (b) the cake is half gone (c) someone spilt water (d) the baby is hungry
19. 19.🥭 You taste one mango from a box of 50, and it is sweet. Can you be sure all 50 are sweet? (a) no mango is sweet (b) yes, mangoes match (c) no, check more (d) yes, it is certain
20. 20.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes are the tastiest fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.📚 Reliable or not: a science textbook? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
22. 22.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a joke page (b) the bus timetable (c) a guess by a friend (d) a forwarded message
23. 23.True or false: “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” is a poor way to check. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) winter is the best (b) bees make honey (c) dogs are the best pets (d) red is the nicest colour
26. 26.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A video with no name said it.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
27. 27.🍪 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
28. 28.True or false: “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
30. 30.🧩 The film starts at 3 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 6 PM (c) 3 PM (d) 7 PM
31. 31.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) touching a wall (b) asking a stranger (c) a thermometer (d) a guess
32. 32.📊 Fact or opinion: bees make honey? (a) opinion (b) fact
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bees make honey (b) ice is frozen water (c) a year has 12 months (d) winter is the best
34. 34.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is an inference? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the cake is half gone (c) the bell rang (d) the baby is crying
36. 36.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
37. 37.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) an atlas (b) a joke page (c) the bus timetable (d) a doctor
38. 38.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) fact (b) opinion
39. 39.📚 Reliable or not: the school notice board? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
40. 40.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone ate the cake (b) class must be over (c) the door is open (d) someone left it open

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