Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 36 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tests show it works (b) the numbers prove it (c) it has lots of likes (d) it was measured twice
2. 2.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “it happened once”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
3. 3.True or false: “It rained after I washed my bike, so washing it brings rain.” is the “attacking the person” trap. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “Probably yes.” (b) “No, never.” (c) “We can’t tell.” (d) “Yes, surely.”
5. 5.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
6. 6.True or false: “trusting the first idea” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) yes, on Sundays (b) no, it just comes first (c) yes, always (d) only in summer
8. 8.🔗 “The oven was too hot, so the cake got burnt.” What is the effect? (a) the oven was too hot (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the cake got burnt (d) I was thirsty at lunch
9. 9.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) she did well in the test (d) Diya studied every day
10. 10.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) cooks are tall (b) looks show the taste (c) dishes are round (d) food is hot
11. 11.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Tara does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Tara in the Blue House? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
12. 12.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the floor was wet (b) I slipped in the hall (c) the street became shady (d) we planted many trees
13. 13.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The new boy is quiet. I’ll talk to him and find out more.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
14. 14.🌧️ 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
15. 15.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
16. 16.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) someone hopes (b) must be true (c) might be fun (d) is popular
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checked facts support it (b) tests show it works (c) the numbers prove it (d) one was bad, so all are
18. 18.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Meera is not in the school choir. Does Meera practise on Fridays? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it has lots of likes (b) many trials agree (c) everyone is doing it (d) my lucky pen did it
20. 20.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the street became shady (c) the shop was crowded (d) we planted many trees
21. 21.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
22. 22.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) guessing the worst (c) judging by looks (d) asking before judging
23. 23.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Ananya was at Asha’s party. Did Ananya get a balloon? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
24. 24.🚌 Every school bus goes to the depot at night. Bus 7 is a school bus. Where is Bus 7 at night? (a) at the school (b) at the depot (c) on the road (d) at the market
25. 25.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the floor was wet (b) the street became shady (c) I slipped in the hall (d) we planted many trees
26. 26.🏏 Team A scored 60 runs in 10 overs; Team B scored 50 runs in 5 overs. Who scored faster? (a) Team B (b) both the same (c) Team A (d) can’t tell
27. 27.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “A big bag of rice costs more than a small one, so that shop is costly.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
28. 28.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) I watered the seeds (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) I forgot my water bottle
29. 29.🐈 One cat scratched you. What is the fair thought? (a) that cat was upset (b) cats hate me (c) never touch animals (d) all cats are mean
30. 30.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Aarav is not in the science club. Does Aarav have a magnifying glass? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
31. 31.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: deciding too fast? (a) careful (b) hasty
33. 33.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Aarav does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Aarav in the Blue House? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
34. 34.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Ananya does not have a green notebook. Is Ananya in Class 4A? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
35. 35.🌱 Tara planted 8 saplings in 2 hours. Diya planted 9 saplings in 3 hours. Who planted more saplings per hour? (a) Tara (b) Diya (c) both the same
36. 36.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) we were late for school (c) the ice cream melted (d) the bus broke down
37. 37.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) sunny skies (c) dry fields (d) a cold drink
38. 38.🌱 Rohan planted 40 saplings in 4 hours. Ananya planted 45 saplings in 5 hours. Who planted more saplings per hour? (a) Ananya (b) Rohan (c) both the same
39. 39.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ananya is not a member of the eco-club. Has Ananya planted a tree? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
40. 40.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) yes, always (b) only on weekends (c) yes, if it is long (d) no, likes aren’t proof

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