Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 206 · 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.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the street became shady (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the plants got no water (d) we planted many trees
2. 2.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Meera is in the drama club. Does Meera know the lines of the play? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
3. 3.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “many trials agree”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
4. 4.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) over the same days (b) with your eyes only (c) on different days (d) only the taller one
5. 5.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) shoes are white (c) he likes running (d) shoes cost nothing
6. 6.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the shop was crowded (c) the shop had a sale (d) I slipped in the hall
7. 7.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) checking the facts (c) deciding too fast (d) saying “maybe”
9. 9.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) it was measured twice (b) it has lots of likes (c) tests show it works (d) many trials agree
10. 10.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Arjun is in the chess club. Can Arjun play chess? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
11. 11.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Ishaan wears a blue cap on sports day. Is Ishaan in the Blue House? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
12. 12.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) why it happens (c) what happens as a result (d) a guess
13. 13.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) waiting to find out (c) trusting the first idea (d) blaming without proof
14. 14.True or false: “My plant in the sun grew more than yours in the cupboard, so my seeds are better.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “We can’t tell.” (b) “Probably yes.” (c) “Yes, surely.” (d) “No, never.”
16. 16.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “checked facts support it”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
17. 17.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) trusting the first idea (c) checking the facts (d) thinking of other causes
19. 19.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the effect? (a) we left the gate open (b) the team practised hard (c) the goat got out (d) the team won the match
20. 20.True or false: “A big bag of rice costs more than a small one, so that shop is costly.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “A big bag of rice costs more than a small one, so that shop is costly.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
22. 22.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) saying “maybe” (c) judging by looks (d) blaming without proof
24. 24.True or false: “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) careful (b) hasty
26. 26.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Aarav does not practise on Fridays. Is Aarav in the school choir? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
27. 27.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) it is sunny (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell (d) no, for sure
28. 28.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Ananya is not in the science club. Does Ananya have a magnifying glass? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
29. 29.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Meera is in the school football team. Does Meera train at 7 AM? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
30. 30.True or false: “I used this pen and got full marks, so it is a magic pen.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “mocking who said it” is a fair reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the effect? (a) the cake got burnt (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) the oven was too hot (d) I forgot my water bottle
33. 33.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Ishaan is in the Blue House. Does Ishaan wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
34. 34.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “My plant in the sun grew more than yours in the cupboard, so my seeds are better.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
35. 35.True or false: “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the oven was too hot (b) the cake got burnt (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) many trials agree (b) my lucky pen did it (c) it has lots of likes (d) everyone is doing it
38. 38.🌱 Arjun planted 22 saplings in 2 hours. Kabir planted 21 saplings in 3 hours. Who planted more saplings per hour? (a) both the same (b) Kabir (c) Arjun
39. 39.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Vihaan is a member of the eco-club. Has Vihaan planted a tree? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
40. 40.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Aarav rides the school bus. Does Aarav live in Green Park? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure

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