Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 771 · 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.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We tested both pens on the same paper for one page each.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tests show it works (b) it was measured twice (c) the numbers prove it (d) it happened once
3. 3.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the show started late (c) the seeds sprouted (d) there was a traffic jam
5. 5.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Aarav has planted a tree. Is Aarav a member of the eco-club? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
6. 6.📚 Rohan read 15 pages in 5 days. Ananya read 16 pages in 4 days. Who read more pages per day? (a) Rohan (b) Ananya (c) both the same
7. 7.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
8. 8.🔗 “The dog hid under a bed because the dog heard thunder.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the dog heard thunder (c) Diya studied every day (d) the dog hid under a bed
9. 9.➡️ What is an effect? (a) what happens as a result (b) a reason word (c) a guess (d) why it happens
10. 10.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: guessing the worst? (a) hasty (b) careful
11. 11.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) I watered the seeds (b) she did well in the test (c) the seeds sprouted (d) Diya studied every day
12. 12.🏏 Aarav scored 66 runs in 6 overs. Ishaan scored 16 runs in 4 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) Aarav (b) both the same (c) Ishaan
13. 13.🔗 “The batter hit a six, so the crowd cheered.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the dog heard thunder (c) the dog hid under a bed (d) the batter hit a six
14. 14.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: saying “maybe”? (a) careful (b) hasty
15. 15.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) it rained all night (c) the bus broke down (d) we were late for school
17. 17.💰 Saanvi saved 44 rupees in 4 weeks. Kabir saved 50 rupees in 5 weeks. How many rupees per week did Kabir save?
18. 18.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) it is sunny (d) yes, for sure
19. 19.🔤 Which word often comes just before an effect? (a) as (b) so (c) because (d) since
20. 20.🧪 Why check that a conclusion really follows? (a) to skip facts (b) to finish fast (c) to avoid false ideas (d) to win arguments
21. 21.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) checked facts support it (b) mocking who said it (c) many trials agree (d) tests show it works
22. 22.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Kabir did not get a balloon. Was Kabir at Asha’s party? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
23. 23.True or false: “The first episode was dull, so the whole series is dull.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🕵️ 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
25. 25.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “one was bad, so all are”? (a) a fair reason (b) a thinking trap
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking the facts (b) trusting the first idea (c) deciding too fast (d) judging by looks
27. 27.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Diya rides the school bus. Does Diya live in Green Park? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
28. 28.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
29. 29.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
30. 30.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) the pot colour only (b) the seed type (c) nothing at all (d) water, soil and sun
31. 31.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) a cold drink (b) floods and wet roads (c) sunny skies (d) dry fields
32. 32.🔦 How can you check an assumption? (a) trust your first idea (b) ignore it (c) ask or look for facts (d) say it louder
33. 33.True or false: “Her plan is silly because she is the youngest.” is the “attacking the person” trap. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔗 “The milk went sour because the milk was left out.” What is the effect? (a) the fans stopped (b) the power went off (c) the milk went sour (d) the milk was left out
36. 36.🏃 Riya ran 100 m in 20 seconds and Aarav ran 50 m in 12 seconds. To compare them fairly, look at… (a) who finished first (b) their shoe colour (c) who is taller (d) metres per second
37. 37.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Aarav is in the school choir. Does Aarav practise on Fridays? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
38. 38.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) blaming without proof (b) waiting to find out (c) saying “maybe” (d) asking before judging
39. 39.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Vihaan does not practise on Fridays. Is Vihaan in the school choir? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
40. 40.🔗 “The floor was wet, so I slipped in the hall.” What is the effect? (a) the shop was crowded (b) the shop had a sale (c) the floor was wet (d) I slipped in the hall

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