Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 968 · 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? “A big bag of rice costs more than a small one, so that shop is costly.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
2. 2.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) someone hopes (b) might be fun (c) is popular (d) must be true
3. 3.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Ishaan is not in Class 4A. Does Ishaan have a green notebook? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
4. 4.🔗 “The team won the match because the team practised hard.” What is the effect? (a) the team practised hard (b) a nail was on the road (c) the tyre went flat (d) the team won the match
5. 5.🔗 “The seeds sprouted because I watered the seeds.” What is the cause? (a) the goat got out (b) the seeds sprouted (c) we left the gate open (d) I watered the seeds
6. 6.🚌 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) at the school (d) on the road
7. 7.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “The video has a million likes, so it must be right.” (a) one means all (b) attacking the person (c) lucky charm (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🔗 “The ground is wet because it rained all night.” What is the effect? (a) the ground is wet (b) I watered the seeds (c) it rained all night (d) the seeds sprouted
9. 9.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Kabir can play chess. Is Kabir in the chess club? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
10. 10.🔗 “I slipped in the hall because the floor was wet.” What is the cause? (a) she did well in the test (b) the floor was wet (c) I slipped in the hall (d) Diya studied every day
11. 11.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the cause? (a) Diya studied every day (b) the fans stopped (c) the power went off (d) she did well in the test
12. 12.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Ishaan has a magnifying glass. Is Ishaan in the science club? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
13. 13.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Ishaan trains at 7 AM. Is Ishaan in the school football team? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
14. 14.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “My friend hasn’t replied, so she doesn’t like me.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
15. 15.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Vihaan has a magnifying glass. Is Vihaan in the science club? (a) no, for sure (b) yes, for sure (c) can’t tell
16. 16.🌱 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
17. 17.⭐ Ishaan made 35 paper stars in 5 hours. Kabir made 66 paper stars in 6 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) Ishaan (b) both the same (c) Kabir
18. 18.⭐ Kabir made 25 paper stars in 5 hours. Ananya made 40 paper stars in 4 hours. Who made more paper stars per hour? (a) both the same (b) Ananya (c) Kabir
19. 19.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “We timed both runners on the same 100 m track.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
20. 20.🏃 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) metres per second (c) who is taller (d) their shoe colour
21. 21.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Meera has planted a tree. Is Meera a member of the eco-club? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
22. 22.🍦 More ice cream is sold on hot days, and more people swim. Does ice cream cause swimming? (a) swimming causes it (b) yes, it does (c) ice cream is cold (d) no, heat causes both
23. 23.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) checking the facts (b) waiting to find out (c) saying “maybe” (d) judging by looks
24. 24.🧺 Every fruit in the basket is a guava. Meera takes a fruit from the basket. What did she take? (a) a papaya (b) a guava (c) a mango (d) a banana
25. 25.🌱 Aarav planted 60 saplings in 5 hours. Ishaan planted 20 saplings in 4 hours. Who planted more saplings per hour? (a) Ishaan (b) both the same (c) Aarav
26. 26.True or false: “one was bad, so all are” is a fair reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.➡️ What is an effect? (a) a reason word (b) why it happens (c) a guess (d) what happens as a result
28. 28.🛒 A 2 kg bag of rice costs ₹80 and a 1 kg bag costs ₹45. Which is cheaper per kg? (a) both the same (b) the 1 kg bag (c) the 2 kg bag (d) can’t tell
29. 29.🏏 Diya scored 18 runs in 3 overs. Aarav scored 66 runs in 6 overs. Who scored more runs per over? (a) both the same (b) Aarav (c) Diya
30. 30.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Nisha is not in the science club. Does Nisha have a magnifying glass? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
31. 31.🔗 “I was thirsty at lunch because I forgot my water bottle.” What is the cause? (a) I forgot my water bottle (b) I was thirsty at lunch (c) I went to bed very late (d) I felt sleepy in class
32. 32.True or false: “waiting to find out” is a careful thinking habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🌧️ Riya’s rule: “If it rains, I carry an umbrella.” Today Riya carries an umbrella. Did it rain? (a) yes, for sure (b) it is sunny (c) no, for sure (d) can’t tell
34. 34.💰 Nisha saved 50 rupees in 5 weeks. Ishaan saved 20 rupees in 4 weeks. Who saved more rupees per week? (a) both the same (b) Nisha (c) Ishaan
35. 35.True or false: “We compared the price of 1 kg of rice in both shops.” is an unfair comparison. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “We tested both pens on the same paper for one page each.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
38. 38.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Vihaan does not train at 7 AM. Is Vihaan in the school football team? (a) can’t tell (b) yes, for sure (c) no, for sure
39. 39.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Kabir cannot play chess. Is Kabir in the chess club? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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