Reasoning Skills Worksheet: Part 3 Test

Critical thinking lesson 18: Part 3 test: reason it out · Set 986 · 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 kite string snapped, so the kite flew away.” What is the effect? (a) the sun was very hot (b) the ice cream melted (c) the kite flew away (d) the kite string snapped
2. 2.True or false: “We compared the price of 1 kg of rice in both shops.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a careful thinking habit? (a) guessing the worst (b) judging by looks (c) deciding too fast (d) asking before judging
4. 4.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Nisha is in the chess club. Can Nisha play chess? (a) can’t tell (b) no, for sure (c) yes, for sure
5. 5.Which of these is a hasty thinking habit? (a) looking for more clues (b) checking the facts (c) trusting the first idea (d) waiting to find out
6. 6.🔗 “Diya studied every day, so she did well in the test.” What is the effect? (a) Diya studied every day (b) I forgot my water bottle (c) I was thirsty at lunch (d) she did well in the test
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) judging by looks (b) checking the facts (c) guessing the worst (d) deciding too fast
8. 8.🧠 Every student in the science club has a magnifying glass. Aarav does not have a magnifying glass. Is Aarav in the science club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
9. 9.🤔 When the facts don’t say enough, the honest answer is… (a) “Yes, surely.” (b) “We can’t tell.” (c) “Probably yes.” (d) “No, never.”
10. 10.True or false: “Diya didn’t wave back. Maybe she didn’t see me — I’ll ask.” is jumping to conclusions. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔗 “We were late for school because the bus broke down.” What is the cause? (a) the bus broke down (b) the milk went sour (c) we were late for school (d) the milk was left out
12. 12.🪤 Thinking trap or fair reason: “the rule book says so”? (a) a thinking trap (b) a fair reason
13. 13.True or false: “The shop is dark. Let me read the notice on the door.” is checking first. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) it happened once (b) it has lots of likes (c) everyone is doing it (d) the numbers prove it
15. 15.🎯 A conclusion that “follows” is one that… (a) might be fun (b) someone hopes (c) is popular (d) must be true
16. 16.True or false: “Both plants got the same water and sun; only the soil was different.” is a fair comparison. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧠 Every child in Class 4A has a green notebook. Vihaan does not have a green notebook. Is Vihaan in Class 4A? (a) yes, for sure (b) no, for sure (c) can’t tell
18. 18.🔗 What is a cause? (a) what happens after (b) a kind of question (c) why something happens (d) a fact
19. 19.🧠 Every player in the school football team trains at 7 AM. Vihaan is not in the school football team. Does Vihaan train at 7 AM? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
20. 20.🏏 Aarav scored 10 runs in 2 overs. Saanvi scored 60 runs in 6 overs. How many runs per over did Saanvi score?
21. 21.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “One cat scratched me, so all cats are mean.” (a) lucky charm (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) one means all
22. 22.🧠 Every student in the chess club can play chess. Kabir can play chess. Is Kabir in the chess club? (a) yes, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) no, for sure
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the rule book says so (b) one was bad, so all are (c) it was measured twice (d) many trials agree
24. 24.🌱 Rohan planted 12 saplings in 4 hours. Tara planted 45 saplings in 5 hours. How many saplings per hour did Rohan plant?
25. 25.🧠 Every child who rides the school bus lives in Green Park. Rohan lives in Green Park. Does Rohan ride the school bus? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
26. 26.🧠 Every member of the eco-club has planted a tree. Saanvi has planted a tree. Is Saanvi a member of the eco-club? (a) no, for sure (b) can’t tell (c) yes, for sure
27. 27.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” (a) a fair comparison (b) an unfair comparison
28. 28.🏃 Riya ran 100 m in 20 seconds and Aarav ran 50 m in 12 seconds. To compare them fairly, look at… (a) their shoe colour (b) who finished first (c) who is taller (d) metres per second
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.🔗 “It rained all night, so the ground is wet.” What is the effect? (a) the crowd cheered (b) the batter hit a six (c) it rained all night (d) the ground is wet
31. 31.True or false: “Both teams played 10 overs, and Team A scored more runs.” is a fair comparison. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👟 “He has new shoes, so he must be rich.” What is the hidden assumption? (a) he likes running (b) shoes are white (c) shoes cost nothing (d) new shoes mean rich
33. 33.🌱 Nisha planted 6 saplings in 2 hours. Aarav planted 33 saplings in 3 hours. How many saplings per hour did Nisha plant?
34. 34.🌧️ One cause can have many effects. Heavy rain can cause… (a) sunny skies (b) dry fields (c) a cold drink (d) floods and wet roads
35. 35.🪤 Which thinking trap is this? “Don’t listen to his science idea — he can’t even play football.” (a) everyone does it (b) lucky charm (c) one means all (d) attacking the person
36. 36.True or false: “I sat in this seat and our team scored, so I must stay here.” is the “lucky charm” trap. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.📵 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
38. 38.⚖️ Fair or unfair comparison? “Team A scored more in 20 overs than Team B in 10 overs, so Team A is better.” (a) an unfair comparison (b) a fair comparison
39. 39.🕵️ Jumping to conclusions, or checking first? “The bus is late. Let me check if there is traffic.” (a) jumping to conclusions (b) checking first
40. 40.Which of these is a thinking trap? (a) it was measured twice (b) my lucky pen did it (c) checked facts support it (d) tests show it works

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