Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 899 · 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.🧩 A box has 8 rows of laddoos, with 5 in each row. How many laddoos are in the box? (a) 45 (b) not enough info (c) 40 (d) 13
2. 2.🧩 A box has 7 rows of apples, with 6 in each row. How many apples are in the box? (a) not enough info (b) 42 (c) 48 (d) 13
3. 3.True or false: “It will probably rain soon.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We checked all 40 mangoes in the box; every one was ripe.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
5. 5.True or false: “Maths is more fun than art.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “Riya must be happy.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) calm, clear words (c) a prize you never won (d) asks for a password
9. 9.🌡️ You want to know if you have a fever. Which is best? (a) touching a wall (b) asking a stranger (c) a guess (d) a thermometer
10. 10.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) no pressure to share (c) too good to be true (d) a prize you never won
12. 12.True or false: “a guess by a friend” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🌱 The plant’s leaves are drooping. Which inference fits best? (a) it is a tree (b) it is new (c) it needs water (d) it loves music
14. 14.🧩 Vihaan is 10 years old. Kabir is 3 years older than Vihaan. How old is Kabir? (a) 14 (b) 13 (c) 3 (d) not enough info
15. 15.True or false: “a random website” is usually a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤔 What makes a source reliable? (a) it is funny (b) it has many likes (c) it is loud (d) it is checked and known
18. 18.📊 Fact or opinion: red is the nicest colour? (a) opinion (b) fact
19. 19.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) your class teacher (c) a dictionary (d) a comment with no name
20. 20.📚 Reliable or not: a forwarded message? (a) not reliable (b) usually reliable
21. 21.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM and lasts 2 hours. When does it end? (a) 5 PM (b) 7 PM (c) not enough info (d) 8 PM
22. 22.📚 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a guess by a friend (b) a comment with no name (c) a thermometer (d) a rumour in the corridor
24. 24.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) seven (b) Monday (c) metres (d) best
25. 25.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I looked it up in the encyclopedia in the library.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
26. 26.True or false: “I just guessed, but it feels right.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) an atlas (b) your class teacher (c) a video with no name (d) a thermometer
28. 28.🐕 One dog barked at you. What is the fair conclusion? (a) never see dogs (b) dogs hate you (c) that one dog barked (d) all dogs are mean
29. 29.True or false: “I looked it up in the encyclopedia in the library.” is a good way to check. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) someone ate the cake (c) someone spilt water (d) the door is open
31. 31.🧩 A box has 4 rows of mangoes, with 9 in each row. How many mangoes are in the box? (a) 13 (b) not enough info (c) 45 (d) 36
32. 32.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
33. 33.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
35. 35.True or false: “the cup is empty” is an inference. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📚 Reliable or not: your class teacher? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a joke page (b) a video with no name (c) a random website (d) a doctor
38. 38.🕵️ Which question helps check an online claim? (a) “Is it long?” (b) “Is it colourful?” (c) “How many likes?” (d) “Who wrote this?”
39. 39.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an observation (b) an inference
40. 40.📚 Reliable or not: a science textbook? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable

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