Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 69 · 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.⭐ Arjun made 12 paper stars in 2 hours. Ananya made 27 paper stars in 3 hours. How many paper stars per hour did Ananya make?
2. 2.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Rohan is a member of the eco-club. Has Rohan planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
3. 3.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the effect? (a) the team won the match (b) I felt sleepy in class (c) the team practised hard (d) I went to bed very late
4. 4.True or false: “One banana was bad, so this fruit seller always cheats.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “One boy from that school was rude, so all of them are rude.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) because (b) so (c) since (d) as
7. 7.True or false: “I wore my blue socks and we won, so the socks bring wins.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Rohan is in the school football team. Does Rohan train at 7 AM? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
9. 9.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “Probably yes.” (b) “No, never.” (c) “Yes, surely.” (d) “We can’t tell.”
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) judging by looks (c) waiting to find out (d) blaming without proof
13. 13.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) say it louder (b) ask or look for facts (c) ignore it (d) trust your first idea
14. 14.True or false: “Everyone is skipping homework, so it’s fine.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I was thirsty at lunch (b) the team practised hard (c) I forgot my water bottle (d) the team won the match
16. 16.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) tests show it works (b) mocking who said it (c) many trials agree (d) the numbers prove it
17. 17.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Aarav is in the chess club. Can Aarav play chess? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
18. 18.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Arjun is not in the school choir. Does Arjun practise on Fridays? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
19. 19.🚌 Every school bus goes to the depot at night. Bus 7 is a school bus. Where is Bus 7 at night? (a) at the market (b) at the depot (c) on the road (d) at the school
20. 20.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) because (b) so (c) and (d) then
21. 21.🔗 “The tyre went flat because a nail was on the road.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the cake got burnt (c) the oven was too hot (d) the tyre went flat
22. 22.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) it happened once (b) everyone is doing it (c) the numbers prove it (d) mocking who said it
23. 23.📚 Arjun read 48 pages in 6 days. Nisha read 36 pages in 4 days. How many pages per day did Nisha read?
24. 24.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Kabir is a member of the eco-club. Has Kabir planted a tree? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
25. 25.True or false: “Team A scored more in 20 overs than Team B in 10 overs, so Team A is better.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) judging by looks (b) checking the facts (c) guessing the worst (d) blaming without proof
27. 27.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) a cold drink (b) sunny skies (c) floods and wet roads (d) dry fields
28. 28.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Ishaan can play chess. Is Ishaan in the chess club? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
29. 29.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) the cycle skidded (c) the dog heard thunder (d) the road was slippery
30. 30.🔗 “I went to bed very late, so I felt sleepy in class.” What is the cause? (a) I felt sleepy in class (b) I went to bed very late (c) the team practised hard (d) the team won the match
31. 31.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a guess (c) a reason word (d) what happens as a result
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) looking for more clues (c) judging by looks (d) ignoring other reasons
33. 33.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Arjun lives in Green Park. Does Arjun ride the school bus? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
34. 34.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
35. 35.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Nisha did not get a balloon. Was Nisha at Asha’s party? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
37. 37.True or false: “I sat in this seat and our team scored, so I must stay here.” is the “everyone does it” trap. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) hasty (b) careful
39. 39.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the cause? (a) the class was noisy (b) the ground is wet (c) nobody heard the bell (d) it rained all night

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