Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 876 · 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 bell rang” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant may need more water.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
3. 3.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) an atlas (b) the bus timetable (c) a forwarded message (d) a science textbook
4. 4.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: calm, clear words? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🧩 Diya bought 3 kites and a bag for ₹110 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) not enough info (b) ₹107 (c) ₹36 (d) ₹110
6. 6.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a trusted source (b) proof it is true (c) a warning sign (d) a fact
7. 7.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
8. 8.🧩 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
9. 9.🧩 Kabir is 9 years old. Rohan is older than Kabir. How old is Rohan? (a) not enough info (b) 11 (c) 10 (d) 14
10. 10.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) homework is boring (b) fish are cute (c) honey is yummy (d) plants need water
12. 12.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a comment with no name (b) a doctor (c) a rumour in the corridor (d) a video with no name
13. 13.True or false: “a doctor” is usually a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “The ground is wet.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “homework is boring” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is an observation? (a) someone left it open (b) he drank the juice (c) the baby is hungry (d) the floor is wet
17. 17.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) a clear date (b) facts you can check (c) too good to be true (d) a named source
19. 19.🧩 Aarav is 8 years old. Rohan is 9 years older than Aarav. How old is Rohan? (a) 17 (b) 9 (c) not enough info (d) 18
20. 20.📦 Can an inference be wrong? (a) only if written (b) yes, so check it (c) no, never (d) only on Mondays
21. 21.🧩 Vihaan bought 5 notebooks for ₹125 in all. Each notebook cost the same. What did one notebook cost? (a) ₹30 (b) ₹25 (c) ₹125 (d) not enough info
22. 22.🧩 A box has 7 rows of apples, with 8 in each row. How many apples are in the box? (a) 64 (b) not enough info (c) 56 (d) 15
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a comment with no name (b) a doctor (c) a video with no name (d) a rumour in the corridor
24. 24.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an observation. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dogs are the best pets (b) winter is the best (c) homework is boring (d) ice is frozen water
26. 26.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) seven (b) Monday (c) metres (d) best
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a prize you never won (b) asks for your OTP (c) ALL CAPS and !!! (d) no pressure to share
29. 29.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
31. 31.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) observation (b) inference
32. 32.🧩 A box of guavas has 6 in each row. How many guavas are in the box? (a) 60 (b) not enough info (c) 6 (d) 12
33. 33.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a video with no name (b) a stranger online (c) a guess by a friend (d) an atlas
34. 34.🏫 “Our school has 900 students.” How could you check it? (a) guess a number (b) ask the school office (c) ask a toddler (d) count your friends
35. 35.Which of these is a fact? (a) milk tastes awful (b) honey is yummy (c) fish live in water (d) red is the nicest colour
36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: “Dark clouds cover the sky.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
37. 37.📚 Reliable or not: a rumour in the corridor? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
38. 38.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) it is a holiday (c) the shops are shut (d) it may be raining
39. 39.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) the bus timetable (c) a joke page (d) a dictionary
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fish live in water (b) honey is yummy (c) homework is boring (d) dogs are the best pets

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