Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 921 · 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.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
2. 2.🌱 You test which of two seeds grows faster. What must be the same for both? (a) water, soil and sun (b) the seed type (c) nothing at all (d) the pot colour only
3. 3.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Nisha is a member of the eco-club. Has Nisha planted a tree? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
4. 4.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “one was bad, so all are” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it was measured twice (b) many trials agree (c) tests show it works (d) mocking who said it
8. 8.📵 Your friend didn’t reply all day. Which is the most careful thought? (a) she lost all her friends (b) maybe she is busy (c) she hates me (d) she moved away
9. 9.🔗 “The power went off, so the fans stopped.” What is the effect? (a) we were late for school (b) the power went off (c) the fans stopped (d) the bus broke down
10. 10.🚌 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
11. 11.True or false: “it has lots of likes” is a thinking trap. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure (d) it is sunny
13. 13.True or false: “everyone is doing it” is a fair reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧠 Every child in the drama club knows the lines of the play. Aarav is not in the drama club. Does Aarav know the lines of the play? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
15. 15.True or false: “it happened once” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🍽️ “The new dish looks strange, so it must taste bad.” What is assumed? (a) looks show the taste (b) dishes are round (c) cooks are tall (d) food is hot
17. 17.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 “The cycle skidded because the road was slippery.” What is the cause? (a) the wind was strong (b) the road was slippery (c) the washing fell down (d) the cycle skidded
19. 19.True or false: “checked facts support it” is a thinking trap. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Tara has a green notebook. Is Tara in Class 4A? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
22. 22.🔗 “The wind was strong, so the washing fell down.” What is the cause? (a) the plants got no water (b) the leaves turned brown (c) the wind was strong (d) the washing fell down
23. 23.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Meera is in the chess club. Can Meera play chess? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
24. 24.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied. Maybe she is busy.” is checking first. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “The shop is dark, so it must be shut for ever.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “The new boy is quiet, so he must be rude.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one was bad, so all are (b) many trials agree (c) it was measured twice (d) the rule book says so
29. 29.🔗 “The leaves turned brown because the plants got no water.” What is the cause? (a) the team practised hard (b) the team won the match (c) the leaves turned brown (d) the plants got no water
30. 30.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) asking before judging (b) saying “maybe” (c) thinking of other causes (d) ignoring other reasons
31. 31.🔗 “The shop had a sale, so the shop was crowded.” What is the effect? (a) the shop had a sale (b) the ice cream melted (c) the sun was very hot (d) the shop was crowded
32. 32.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Saanvi is in Class 4A. Does Saanvi have a green notebook? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
33. 33.Which of these is a fair reason? (a) checked facts support it (b) mocking who said it (c) it has lots of likes (d) everyone is doing it
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring other reasons (b) looking for more clues (c) deciding too fast (d) trusting the first idea
35. 35.➡️ What is an effect? (a) why it happens (b) a reason word (c) what happens as a result (d) a guess
36. 36.True or false: “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 “The road was slippery, so the cycle skidded.” What is the effect? (a) I watered the seeds (b) the seeds sprouted (c) the road was slippery (d) the cycle skidded
38. 38.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Meera is in Class 4A. Does Meera have a green notebook? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
39. 39.🏏 Rohan scored 12 runs in 2 overs. Kabir scored 50 runs in 5 overs. How many runs per over did Rohan score?
40. 40.🔤 Which word often comes just before a cause? (a) then (b) so (c) and (d) because

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