Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 634 · 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 of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) asking before judging (c) waiting to find out (d) trusting the first idea
2. 2.🐓 The rooster crows, and then the sun rises. Does the crowing cause the sunrise? (a) only in summer (b) yes, on Sundays (c) yes, always (d) no, it just comes first
3. 3.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) the batter hit a six (b) she did well in the test (c) Diya studied every day (d) the crowd cheered
5. 5.⚖️ What makes a comparison fair? (a) the bigger one wins (b) a lucky guess (c) same conditions for all (d) different rules
6. 6.🔗 “The kite flew away because the kite string snapped.” What is the effect? (a) the kite flew away (b) the kite string snapped (c) the plants got no water (d) the leaves turned brown
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Diya is not in the Blue House. Does Diya wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
9. 9.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) trusting the first idea (c) asking before judging (d) guessing the worst
10. 10.🔗 “Nobody heard the bell because the class was noisy.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) nobody heard the bell (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the class was noisy
11. 11.⭐ Ishaan made 8 paper stars in 2 hours. Tara made 60 paper stars in 5 hours. How many paper stars per hour did Tara make?
12. 12.💰 Nisha saved 48 rupees in 6 weeks. Aarav saved 21 rupees in 3 weeks. Who saved more rupees per week? (a) both the same (b) Nisha (c) Aarav
13. 13.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
14. 14.🔗 “The bus broke down, so we were late for school.” What is the cause? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) we were late for school (d) the bus broke down
15. 15.🌱 Nisha planted 12 saplings in 2 hours. Arjun planted 20 saplings in 5 hours. How many saplings per hour did Nisha plant?
16. 16.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the cause? (a) the team won the match (b) the kite string snapped (c) the team practised hard (d) the kite flew away
18. 18.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I went to bed very late (b) the power went off (c) I felt sleepy in class (d) the fans stopped
19. 19.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Kabir is in the science club. Does Kabir have a magnifying glass? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
20. 20.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) floods and wet roads (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) sunny skies
21. 21.🏏 Rohan scored 20 runs in 2 overs. Aarav scored 25 runs in 5 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) both the same (b) Rohan (c) Aarav
22. 22.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Don’t listen to his science idea — he can’t even play football.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) one means all (d) lucky charm
23. 23.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Tara has not planted a tree. Is Tara a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
24. 24.🏏 Rohan scored 40 runs in 4 overs. Aarav scored 22 runs in 2 overs. How many runs per over did Rohan score?
25. 25.🪤 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
26. 26.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Nisha does not live in Green Park. Does Nisha ride the school bus? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
27. 27.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) there was a traffic jam (b) the show started late (c) the milk was left out (d) the milk went sour
28. 28.True or false: “I failed one test, so I am bad at everything.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “many trials agree”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) my lucky pen did it (b) it happened once (c) the numbers prove it (d) one was bad, so all are
31. 31.🧠 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) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
32. 32.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she hates me (b) she lost all her friends (c) maybe she is busy (d) she moved away
33. 33.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the tyre went flat (b) the seeds sprouted (c) I watered the seeds (d) a nail was on the road
34. 34.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Rohan is a member of the eco-club. Has Rohan planted a tree? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
35. 35.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Kabir does not have a green notebook. Is Kabir in Class 4A? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
36. 36.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) why something happens (c) a fact (d) a kind of question
37. 37.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Rohan is in Class 4A. Does Rohan have a green notebook? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
38. 38.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Aarav lives in Green Park. Does Aarav ride the school bus? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
39. 39.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) since (b) as (c) because (d) so
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) blaming without proof (b) thinking of other causes (c) deciding too fast (d) trusting the first idea

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