Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 23 · 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.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the seeds sprouted (d) I watered the seeds
2. 2.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Diya is in the science club. Does Diya have a magnifying glass? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
3. 3.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) the crowd cheered (c) we were late for school (d) the batter hit a six
4. 4.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) someone hopes (b) might be fun (c) is popular (d) must be true
5. 5.🚲 Nisha cycled 72 km in 6 hours. Arjun cycled 30 km in 3 hours. Who cycled more km per hour? (a) both the same (b) Nisha (c) Arjun
6. 6.💰 Ananya saved 60 rupees in 5 weeks. Aarav saved 20 rupees in 4 weeks. Who saved more rupees per week? (a) both the same (b) Aarav (c) Ananya
7. 7.True or false: “We compared the price of 1 kg of rice in both shops.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “My plant in the sun grew more than yours in the cupboard, so my seeds are better.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 “A nail was on the road, so the tyre went flat.” What is the effect? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the ground is wet (c) a nail was on the road (d) it rained all night
10. 10.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) it is sunny (d) can’t tell
11. 11.💰 Kabir saved 20 rupees in 2 weeks. Aarav saved 32 rupees in 4 weeks. Who saved more rupees per week? (a) Aarav (b) Kabir (c) both the same
12. 12.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) we left the gate open (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the goat got out (d) the class was noisy
13. 13.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the kite string snapped (b) the goat got out (c) we left the gate open (d) the kite flew away
14. 14.True or false: “it was measured twice” is a thinking trap. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Ishaan is in the school choir. Does Ishaan practise on Fridays? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
17. 17.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Kabir does not live in Green Park. Does Kabir ride the school bus? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
18. 18.🏏 Vihaan scored 21 runs in 3 overs. Meera scored 20 runs in 4 overs. How many runs per over did Meera score?
19. 19.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Vihaan does not train at 7 AM. Is Vihaan in the school football team? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
20. 20.True or false: “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
22. 22.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Tara did not get a balloon. Was Tara at Asha’s party? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) guessing the worst (c) ignoring other reasons (d) thinking of other causes
24. 24.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) with your eyes only (b) on different days (c) over the same days (d) only the taller one
25. 25.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Arjun practises on Fridays. Is Arjun in the school choir? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
26. 26.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the effect? (a) nobody heard the bell (b) the washing fell down (c) the wind was strong (d) the class was noisy
27. 27.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ananya has not planted a tree. Is Ananya a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
28. 28.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) checking the facts (c) looking for more clues (d) thinking of other causes
29. 29.🌱 Saanvi planted 15 saplings in 3 hours. Arjun planted 35 saplings in 5 hours. How many saplings per hour did Arjun plant?
30. 30.🔗 “The crowd cheered because the batter hit a six.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) the crowd cheered (d) the batter hit a six
31. 31.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🙅 Instead of attacking the person, a fair thinker… (a) calls them names (b) walks away (c) checks the idea itself (d) laughs at them
33. 33.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: waiting to find out? (a) hasty (b) careful
34. 34.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) a cold drink (c) dry fields (d) sunny skies
35. 35.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) we planted many trees (b) we were late for school (c) the street became shady (d) the bus broke down
36. 36.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Diya has planted a tree. Is Diya a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
37. 37.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the road was slippery (b) the cycle skidded (c) the kite string snapped (d) the kite flew away
38. 38.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Arjun lives in Green Park. Does Arjun ride the school bus? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
39. 39.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Aarav cannot play chess. Is Aarav in the chess club? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
40. 40.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “my lucky pen did it”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap

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