Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 576 · 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 kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the kite string snapped (b) it rained all night (c) the kite flew away (d) the ground is wet
2. 2.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Nisha does not have a green notebook. Is Nisha in Class 4A? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
3. 3.True or false: “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛒 A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹80 and a 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which is cheaper per kg? (a) can’t tell (b) both the same (c) the 2 kg bag (d) the 1 kg bag
5. 5.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “many trials agree”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
6. 6.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) is popular (b) might be fun (c) someone hopes (d) must be true
7. 7.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the dog heard thunder (b) the dog hid under a bed (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the show started late
8. 8.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: looking for more clues? (a) hasty (b) careful
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trusting the first idea (b) asking before judging (c) thinking of other causes (d) looking for more clues
10. 10.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) we were late for school (b) the floor was wet (c) the bus broke down (d) I slipped in the hall
11. 11.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
12. 12.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) ignoring other reasons (c) judging by looks (d) checking the facts
13. 13.📚 Nisha read 15 pages in 5 days. Vihaan read 15 pages in 3 days. How many pages per day did Nisha read?
14. 14.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) waiting to find out (b) asking before judging (c) guessing the worst (d) thinking of other causes
15. 15.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) the team practised hard (c) the team won the match (d) I watered the seeds
16. 16.🕵️ 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
17. 17.💰 Ananya saved 6 rupees in 2 weeks. Kabir saved 36 rupees in 4 weeks. How many rupees per week did Kabir save?
18. 18.True or false: “The video has a million likes, so it must be right.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “I failed one test, so I am bad at everything.” (a) lucky charm (b) attacking the person (c) one means all (d) everyone does it
20. 20.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to win arguments (b) to finish fast (c) to avoid false ideas (d) to skip facts
21. 21.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) she lost all her friends (c) she hates me (d) maybe she is busy
22. 22.🧠 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) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
23. 23.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ishaan has planted a tree. Is Ishaan a member of the eco-club? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
24. 24.True or false: “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking of other causes (b) ignoring other reasons (c) checking the facts (d) looking for more clues
26. 26.🔗 “We left the gate open, so the goat got out.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) I watered the seeds (c) we left the gate open (d) the seeds sprouted
27. 27.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) only the taller one (b) with your eyes only (c) over the same days (d) on different days
28. 28.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Diya is not in Class 4A. Does Diya have a green notebook? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
29. 29.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Ananya is a member of the eco-club. Has Ananya planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
30. 30.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the effect? (a) the wind was strong (b) the washing fell down (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
31. 31.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Rohan is not in the Blue House. Does Rohan wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
32. 32.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Vihaan cannot play chess. Is Vihaan in the chess club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
33. 33.True or false: “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) and (c) so (d) because
35. 35.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Aarav is a member of the eco-club. Has Aarav planted a tree? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking for more clues (b) asking before judging (c) judging by looks (d) waiting to find out
37. 37.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
38. 38.🚌 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) on the road (c) at the market (d) at the depot
39. 39.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Her plan is silly because she is the youngest.” (a) everyone does it (b) lucky charm (c) one means all (d) attacking the person
40. 40.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late, so the driver must be lazy.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions

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