Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 289 · 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.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We compared the price of 1 kg of rice in both shops.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
2. 2.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Ishaan is not in the school football team. Does Ishaan train at 7 AM? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
3. 3.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the cycle skidded (c) the road was slippery (d) we were late for school
4. 4.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) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the bus broke down (b) we were late for school (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
6. 6.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) deciding too fast (b) asking before judging (c) judging by looks (d) guessing the worst
7. 7.🔗 “The sun was very hot, so the ice cream melted.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) we left the gate open (c) the ice cream melted (d) the sun was very hot
8. 8.🏏 Meera scored 32 runs in 4 overs. Diya scored 6 runs in 2 overs. How many runs per over did Meera score?
9. 9.True or false: “the numbers prove it” is a thinking trap. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏃 Riya ran 100 m in 20 seconds and Aarav ran 50 m in 12 seconds. To compare them fairly, look at… (a) their shoe colour (b) who finished first (c) metres per second (d) who is taller
11. 11.True or false: “All my friends have this game, so it must be good.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Meera is not in the Blue House. Does Meera wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
13. 13.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) I slipped in the hall (b) the floor was wet (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
14. 14.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
15. 15.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Nisha is not in the school choir. Does Nisha practise on Fridays? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
16. 16.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the team won the match
17. 17.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to avoid false ideas (b) to finish fast (c) to win arguments (d) to skip facts
18. 18.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “everyone is doing it”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
19. 19.🔗 “The class was noisy, so nobody heard the bell.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) it rained all night (c) the ground is wet (d) nobody heard the bell
20. 20.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the milk went sour (b) the floor was wet (c) the milk was left out (d) I slipped in the hall
21. 21.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Meera is in Class 4A. Does Meera have a green notebook? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
22. 22.🔗 “The shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the shop had a sale (c) the shop was crowded (d) the batter hit a six
23. 23.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) so (c) since (d) as
24. 24.True or false: “everyone is doing it” is a thinking trap. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “The video has a million likes, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) lucky charm (d) one means all
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before judging (b) deciding too fast (c) trusting the first idea (d) guessing the worst
27. 27.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) guessing the worst (c) waiting to find out (d) checking the facts
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) waiting to find out (c) judging by looks (d) trusting the first idea
29. 29.🚲 Nisha cycled 60 km in 6 hours. Rohan cycled 33 km in 3 hours. How many km per hour did Nisha cycle?
30. 30.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Rohan has planted a tree. Is Rohan a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
32. 32.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) it is sunny (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure (d) can’t tell
33. 33.True or false: “Riya ran 100 m and I ran 50 m; I finished first, so I am faster.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “One cat scratched me, so all cats are mean.” (a) attacking the person (b) one means all (c) lucky charm (d) everyone does it
35. 35.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) so (b) then (c) and (d) because
36. 36.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) someone hopes (b) is popular (c) might be fun (d) must be true
38. 38.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) the wind was strong (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the washing fell down
39. 39.🧺 Every fruit in the basket is a guava. Meera takes a fruit from the basket. What did she take? (a) a guava (b) a mango (c) a banana (d) a papaya
40. 40.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Tara is in the drama club. Does Tara know the lines of the play? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell

Free critical thinking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/critical-thinking-for-kids