Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 856 · 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.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 A detective first collects… (a) rumours (b) observations (c) guesses (d) opinions
3. 3.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I checked two trusted books, and they agree.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
5. 5.📊 Fact or opinion: “Spiders are scary.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.🧩 Ananya bought 6 notebooks for ₹150 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) ₹25 (b) not enough info (c) ₹30 (d) ₹150
7. 7.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎨 Two friends have different favourite colours. Who is right? (a) both can be right (b) only the louder one (c) neither of them (d) only the older one
9. 9.👀 Observation or inference: “The dog is probably glad to see us.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
10. 10.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
11. 11.📚 Reliable or not: a guess by a friend? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
12. 12.👀 Observation or inference: the cake is half gone? (a) observation (b) inference
13. 13.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone spilt water (b) the cup is empty (c) someone left it open (d) the baby is hungry
14. 14.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” (a) a good way to check (b) a poor way to check
15. 15.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a science textbook (b) the school notice board (c) a video with no name (d) a doctor
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thermometer (b) a comment with no name (c) a forwarded message (d) a stranger online
17. 17.📊 Fact or opinion: homework is boring? (a) fact (b) opinion
18. 18.📊 Fact or opinion: red is the nicest colour? (a) fact (b) opinion
19. 19.🧩 Diya is 7 years old. Tara is older than Diya. How old is Tara? (a) 12 (b) not enough info (c) 8 (d) 9
20. 20.📊 Fact or opinion: “Triangles are prettier than circles.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.True or false: “The classroom lights are off.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📊 Fact or opinion: a year has 12 months? (a) fact (b) opinion
23. 23.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 4 PM (b) 8 PM (c) 7 PM (d) not enough info
24. 24.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We measured the plant every day for a month; it grew 9 cm.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
25. 25.Which of these is a fact? (a) dogs are the best pets (b) cows give milk (c) red is the nicest colour (d) winter is the best
26. 26.📊 Fact or opinion: fish are cute? (a) opinion (b) fact
27. 27.🧩 The film starts at 4 PM. It is a long film. When does it end? (a) 7 PM (b) 6 PM (c) 5 PM (d) not enough info
28. 28.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) facts you can check (b) no source or date (c) a clear date (d) calm, clear words
30. 30.✅ A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) everyone likes (c) can be checked (d) sounds nice
31. 31.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 2 PM (b) 4 PM (c) not enough info (d) 5 PM
32. 32.📊 Fact or opinion: fish live in water? (a) opinion (b) fact
33. 33.👀 Observation or inference: “It will probably rain soon.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
34. 34.🧩 Nisha bought 6 markers for ₹240 in all. Each marker cost the same. What did one marker cost? (a) not enough info (b) ₹45 (c) ₹240 (d) ₹40
35. 35.True or false: “a year has 12 months” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: ALL CAPS and !!!? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
37. 37.📊 Fact or opinion: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.Which of these is an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) the door is open (c) he drank the juice (d) someone left it open
39. 39.True or false: “dogs are the best pets” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False

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