Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 828 · 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 shop was crowded because the shop had a sale.” What is the cause? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the fans stopped (c) the shop was crowded (d) the power went off
2. 2.True or false: “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “It rained after I washed my bike, so washing it brings rain.” is the “one means all” trap. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) blaming without proof (c) deciding too fast (d) judging by looks
5. 5.True or false: “judging by looks” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🌱 Saanvi planted 6 saplings in 2 hours. Meera planted 24 saplings in 6 hours. Who planted more saplings per hour? (a) both the same (b) Saanvi (c) Meera
7. 7.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deciding too fast (b) saying “maybe” (c) ignoring other reasons (d) trusting the first idea
9. 9.🔗 “The street became shady because we planted many trees.” What is the cause? (a) the street became shady (b) the wind was strong (c) we planted many trees (d) the washing fell down
10. 10.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) mocking who said it (b) my lucky pen did it (c) the numbers prove it (d) it has lots of likes
11. 11.🔗 “There was a traffic jam, so the show started late.” What is the effect? (a) the show started late (b) I watered the seeds (c) there was a traffic jam (d) the seeds sprouted
12. 12.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the show started late (b) there was a traffic jam (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
13. 13.True or false: “checking the facts” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she moved away (b) maybe she is busy (c) she hates me (d) she lost all her friends
15. 15.🔗 “The plants got no water, so the leaves turned brown.” What is the effect? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the cycle skidded (d) the road was slippery
16. 16.🧠 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) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
17. 17.True or false: “judging by looks” is a careful thinking habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “my lucky pen did it” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) thinking of other causes (b) judging by looks (c) checking the facts (d) saying “maybe”
20. 20.🏏 Team A scored 60 runs in 10 overs; Team B scored 50 runs in 5 overs. Who scored faster? (a) both the same (b) Team B (c) Team A (d) can’t tell
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) many trials agree (b) checked facts support it (c) it was measured twice (d) mocking who said it
22. 22.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “He got full marks, so he must have copied.” (a) checking first (b) jumping to conclusions
23. 23.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
24. 24.🏏 Arjun scored 27 runs in 3 overs. Vihaan scored 48 runs in 6 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) Vihaan (b) both the same (c) Arjun
25. 25.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Tara does not wear a blue cap on sports day. Is Tara in the Blue House? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
26. 26.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “We can’t tell.” (b) “Yes, surely.” (c) “No, never.” (d) “Probably yes.”
27. 27.🧠 Every child at Asha’s party got a balloon. Kabir did not get a balloon. Was Kabir at Asha’s party? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
28. 28.🔗 “I forgot my water bottle, so I was thirsty at lunch.” What is the cause? (a) the dog hid under a bed (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) the dog heard thunder (d) I was thirsty at lunch
29. 29.True or false: “looking for more clues” is a hasty thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧠 Every child in the Blue House wears a blue cap on sports day. Aarav is not in the Blue House. Does Aarav wear a blue cap on sports day? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
31. 31.True or false: “it has lots of likes” is a thinking trap. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 “We planted many trees, so the street became shady.” What is the effect? (a) the seeds sprouted (b) we planted many trees (c) the street became shady (d) I watered the seeds
33. 33.🔗 “The milk was left out, so the milk went sour.” What is the cause? (a) a nail was on the road (b) the milk went sour (c) the tyre went flat (d) the milk was left out
34. 34.🕵️ Careful or hasty thinking habit: checking the facts? (a) careful (b) hasty
35. 35.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Aarav does not have a magnifying glass. Is Aarav in the science club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
36. 36.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Don’t listen to his science idea — he can’t even play football.” (a) one means all (b) everyone does it (c) lucky charm (d) attacking the person
37. 37.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) a cold drink (c) floods and wet roads (d) dry fields
38. 38.🧠 Everyone in the school choir practises on Fridays. Tara is in the school choir. Does Tara practise on Fridays? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “maybe” (b) deciding too fast (c) checking the facts (d) looking for more clues
40. 40.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We tested both pens on the same paper for one page each.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison

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