Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 689 · 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 word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) since (c) so (d) as
2. 2.🔗 “The kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the kite flew away (c) the kite string snapped (d) I forgot my water bottle
3. 3.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Riya ran 100 m and I ran 50 m; I finished first, so I am faster.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
4. 4.🛒 A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹80 and a 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which is cheaper per kg? (a) the 2 kg bag (b) the 1 kg bag (c) can’t tell (d) both the same
5. 5.True or false: “I used this pen and got full marks, so it is a magic pen.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “many trials agree” is a fair reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) my lucky pen did it (b) it was measured twice (c) one was bad, so all are (d) it has lots of likes
8. 8.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) new shoes mean rich (b) he likes running (c) shoes are white (d) shoes cost nothing
9. 9.True or false: “Don’t listen to his science idea — he can’t even play football.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Ananya is in the science club. Does Ananya have a magnifying glass? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
11. 11.⚖️ What makes a comparison fair? (a) different rules (b) a lucky guess (c) the bigger one wins (d) same conditions for all
12. 12.🔗 “The goat got out because we left the gate open.” What is the cause? (a) the kite flew away (b) the goat got out (c) the kite string snapped (d) we left the gate open
13. 13.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
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.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) careful (b) hasty
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checked facts support it (b) tests show it works (c) my lucky pen did it (d) the rule book says so
17. 17.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) I slipped in the hall (d) the floor was wet
18. 18.True or false: “saying “maybe”” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) everyone is doing it (b) the numbers prove it (c) it happened once (d) mocking who said it
20. 20.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Diya has planted a tree. Is Diya a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
21. 21.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Ishaan is in the school choir. Does Ishaan practise on Fridays? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
22. 22.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) is popular (b) must be true (c) might be fun (d) someone hopes
23. 23.True or false: “Don’t listen to his science idea — he can’t even play football.” is the “attacking the person” trap. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the effect? (a) the cycle skidded (b) the milk went sour (c) the road was slippery (d) the milk was left out
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Saanvi does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Saanvi in the Blue House? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
27. 27.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Nisha has planted a tree. Is Nisha a member of the eco-club? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
28. 28.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) the seed type (b) nothing at all (c) the pot colour only (d) water, soil and sun
29. 29.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) the rule book says so (b) it was measured twice (c) tests show it works (d) it happened once
30. 30.True or false: “guessing the worst” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.📏 To compare how two plants grow, you should measure them… (a) over the same days (b) only the taller one (c) with your eyes only (d) on different days
32. 32.True or false: “thinking of other causes” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “everyone is doing it”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
34. 34.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “Diya didn’t wave back, so she must be angry with me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
35. 35.👍 A post has thousands of likes. Does that prove it is true? (a) no, likes aren’t proof (b) yes, if it is long (c) yes, always (d) only on weekends
36. 36.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) I was thirsty at lunch
37. 37.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: ignoring other reasons? (a) hasty (b) careful
38. 38.🏏 Aarav scored 21 runs in 3 overs. Kabir scored 16 runs in 4 overs. How many runs per over did Kabir score?
39. 39.🔗 “She did well in the test because Diya studied every day.” What is the cause? (a) the ice cream melted (b) the sun was very hot (c) Diya studied every day (d) she did well in the test
40. 40.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Everybody in class believes it, so it must be true.” (a) lucky charm (b) one means all (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it

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