Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 105 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Reason before you conclude): Find the skill: cause and effect, does it follow, assumption, comparison or thinking trap. Use that lesson’s tip — cause before “so”; sure or can’t tell; maybe, let me check; compare per day; name the trap. For comparisons, divide first, then compare.

1. 1.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Rohan is in the science club. Does Rohan have a magnifying glass? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
2. 2.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “tests show it works”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
3. 3.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “many trials agree”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
4. 4.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the sun was very hot (c) the ice cream melted (d) a nail was on the road
5. 5.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) a nail was on the road (c) the crowd cheered (d) the tyre went flat
6. 6.True or false: “ignoring other reasons” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) the oven was too hot (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall
8. 8.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the crowd cheered (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the batter hit a six
9. 9.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Aarav was at Asha’s party. Did Aarav get a balloon? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
10. 10.🛒 A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹80 and a 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which is cheaper per kg? (a) the 2 kg bag (b) the 1 kg bag (c) both the same (d) can’t tell
11. 11.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Aarav is not in the science club. Does Aarav have a magnifying glass? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
12. 12.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “The video has a million likes, so it must be right.” (a) lucky charm (b) one means all (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) blaming without proof (c) checking the facts (d) guessing the worst
14. 14.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) is popular (b) must be true (c) might be fun (d) someone hopes
15. 15.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Nisha is not in the science club. Does Nisha have a magnifying glass? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
16. 16.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “We can’t tell.” (b) “Yes, surely.” (c) “Probably yes.” (d) “No, never.”
17. 17.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
18. 18.🔗 “The fans stopped because the power went off.” What is the cause? (a) the fans stopped (b) the milk was left out (c) the milk went sour (d) the power went off
19. 19.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) hasty (b) careful
20. 20.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Aarav does not have a magnifying glass. Is Aarav in the science club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
21. 21.True or false: “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) ignore it (c) trust your first idea (d) ask or look for facts
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) deciding too fast (c) saying “maybe” (d) checking the facts
24. 24.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
25. 25.True or false: “We tested both pens on the same paper for one page each.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📚 Arjun read 24 pages in 3 days. Tara read 14 pages in 2 days. Who read more pages per day? (a) Arjun (b) both the same (c) Tara
27. 27.🔗 “The ice cream melted because the sun was very hot.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the milk went sour (c) the sun was very hot (d) the milk was left out
28. 28.🍀 You wore red and won a race. Did the red shirt make you win? (a) yes, for sure (b) yes, red is fast (c) only on Sundays (d) no, just a coincidence
29. 29.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) it was measured twice (b) mocking who said it (c) the numbers prove it (d) the rule book says so
30. 30.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the ground is wet (c) it rained all night (d) I forgot my water bottle
31. 31.True or false: “Half the school is buying these shoes, so I need them too.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) careful (b) hasty
33. 33.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Arjun does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Arjun in the Blue House? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
34. 34.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
36. 36.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the washing fell down (c) she did well in the test (d) the wind was strong
37. 37.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Vihaan was at Asha’s party. Did Vihaan get a balloon? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
38. 38.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) only on weekends (b) yes, if it is long (c) no, likes aren’t proof (d) yes, always
39. 39.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) and (b) so (c) then (d) because
40. 40.True or false: “many trials agree” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False

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