Checking Evidence Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Critical thinking lesson 12: Part 2 test: check the evidence · Set 993 · 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 an observation? (a) the baby is hungry (b) he drank the juice (c) the bell rang (d) someone spilt water
2. 2.True or false: “Spiders are scary.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧩 Enough evidence or not? “We asked all 30 classmates; 25 chose the zoo trip.” (a) enough evidence (b) not enough evidence
4. 4.🔤 Which word often shows an opinion? (a) best (b) Monday (c) metres (d) seven
5. 5.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “One student said the canteen food was cold, so it is always cold.” does not give enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.📊 Fact or opinion: the Sun is a star? (a) opinion (b) fact
8. 8.🧩 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
9. 9.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “My cousin’s friend heard it somewhere.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
10. 10.True or false: “A message said so, and it had 50 forwards.” is a poor way to check. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an atlas (b) a stranger online (c) the school notice board (d) a dictionary
12. 12.🧠 What is an inference? (a) what you see (b) a measured length (c) a guess from clues (d) a photo
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion? (a) bees make honey (b) honey is yummy (c) cows give milk (d) fish live in water
14. 14.📊 Fact or opinion: a year has 12 months? (a) opinion (b) fact
15. 15.🧩 A box of eggs has 6 in each row. How many eggs are in the box? (a) 60 (b) 12 (c) not enough info (d) 6
16. 16.🔬 Why do scientists repeat an experiment? (a) to change answers (b) for fun only (c) to be sure of results (d) to waste time
17. 17.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Observation or inference: “Kabir probably ate the biscuits.” (a) an inference (b) an observation
19. 19.True or false: “an atlas” is not a reliable source. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the bell rang (b) someone left it open (c) the floor is wet (d) the cup is empty
21. 21.🧩 The film starts at 2 PM and lasts 3 hours. When does it end? (a) 6 PM (b) 2 PM (c) 5 PM (d) not enough info
22. 22.📚 A good or poor way to check a fact? “A pop-up ad told me.” (a) a poor way to check (b) a good way to check
23. 23.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📊 Fact or opinion: “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.True or false: “It rained on my birthday once, so it always rains on birthdays.” gives enough evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 Kabir bought 6 kites for ₹300 in all. Each kite cost the same. What did one kite cost? (a) ₹55 (b) ₹50 (c) not enough info (d) ₹300
27. 27.True or false: “We tried the new route for 10 days, and it was faster every day.” does not give enough evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📊 Fact or opinion: honey is yummy? (a) fact (b) opinion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) class must be over (b) the door is open (c) the baby is crying (d) the bell rang
30. 30.Which of these is an observation? (a) he drank the juice (b) someone ate the cake (c) class must be over (d) the floor is wet
31. 31.☔ You see wet umbrellas at the door. What is a fair inference? (a) it is sunny (b) it is a holiday (c) it may be raining (d) the shops are shut
32. 32.Which of these is not a reliable source? (a) a thermometer (b) a science textbook (c) a random website (d) a dictionary
33. 33.📚 Reliable or not: a guess by a friend? (a) usually reliable (b) not reliable
34. 34.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is usually a reliable source? (a) a forwarded message (b) a video with no name (c) a dictionary (d) a guess by a friend
36. 36.🏫 “Our school has 900 students.” How could you check it? (a) ask a toddler (b) count your friends (c) guess a number (d) ask the school office
37. 37.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “The dog is wagging its tail.” is an inference — a guess from clues. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) no pressure to share (c) no source or date (d) a clear date
40. 40.True or false: “the cake is half gone” is an inference. (a) True (b) False

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