Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 942 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a thermometer (b) your class teacher (c) a random website (d) the school notice board
2. 2.True or false: “Riya must be happy.” is an observation — what you see or hear. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.📊 Fact or opinion: dogs are the best pets? (a) fact (b) opinion
4. 4.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) trusted sites agree (d) “Share before deleted!”
5. 5.👀 Observation or inference: the floor is wet? (a) inference (b) observation
6. 6.True or false: “The plant may need more water.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Observation or inference: “The plant’s leaves are yellow.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
8. 8.True or false: “Rainy days are boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “My friend didn’t like the book, so the book is bad for everyone.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes grow on trees.” is an opinion — it is what someone feels. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) someone spilt water (b) the baby is hungry (c) he drank the juice (d) the cup is empty
12. 12.True or false: “an atlas” is not a reliable source. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) opinion (b) fact
14. 14.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a prize you never won? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
15. 15.True or false: “a rumour in the corridor” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “cows give milk” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📚 Reliable or not: a guess by a friend? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
18. 18.📊 Fact or opinion: “Mangoes grow on trees.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) facts you can check
20. 20.📚 Reliable or not: your class teacher? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
21. 21.📊 Fact or opinion: “A triangle has three sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🧩 A box has 8 rows of eggs, with 7 in each row. How many eggs are in the box? (a) 63 (b) 15 (c) 56 (d) not enough info
23. 23.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “I read the notice on the school board.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
24. 24.True or false: “A spider has eight legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) ALL CAPS and !!! (c) no pressure to share (d) asks for a password
26. 26.True or false: “the baby is crying” is an inference. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We tested 20 seeds, and 18 of them sprouted.” (a) not enough evidence (b) enough evidence
28. 28.True or false: “I measured it myself with a ruler.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 The film starts at 5 PM and lasts 1 hour. When does it end? (a) not enough info (b) 7 PM (c) 5 PM (d) 6 PM
30. 30.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) asks for your OTP (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) trusted sites agree
31. 31.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: “Share before deleted!”? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
32. 32.True or false: “cows give milk” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📅 You want the date of the school exam. Which is the best source? (a) a friend’s guess (b) a random website (c) a forwarded message (d) the school notice
34. 34.📚 Reliable or not: the bus timetable? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
35. 35.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
36. 36.👀 Observation or inference: someone ate the cake? (a) inference (b) observation
37. 37.📚 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
38. 38.True or false: “honey is yummy” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) winter is the best (b) red is the nicest colour (c) the Sun is a star (d) homework is boring
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too good to be true (b) “Share before deleted!” (c) a named source (d) ALL CAPS and !!!

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