WorksheetsAOT 24-25 C1 MC A Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Mia hears this claim on a podcast: 'Trees can talk to each other using words, just like humans.'
How can Mia begin to determine if this claim is true or false?
Look for reliable scientific research or articles from trusted sources
Believe it because it sounds magical and interesting
Ask her neighbor what they think about trees
Accept it because someone on a podcast said it
A student watches two news reports about a new city park. One report says the park is beautiful and safe for families. The other says the park is poorly maintained and unsafe at night.
Why might it be difficult to know what information about the park is true?
Positive reports always mean the park is safe.
The reports may include different perspectives.
Negative reports are always based on facts.
Reports always contain complete and accurate information.
The reports may leave out important facts.
A school principal is speaking about a proposed rule change.
Statement 1: 'This rule will destroy our school’s spirit and make students miserable.'
Statement 2: 'The proposed rule will require all students to wear uniforms starting next year, according to the school board’s decision.'
Which statement shows bias?
Statement 1 because it expresses strong opinions about the rule
Statement 2 because it reports facts without emotional language
Statement 1 shows bias because it focuses on negative feelings without giving all the facts
Statement 2 because it supports the principal’s personal opinion
Both statements use factual information
Two neighbors describe the same town festival. One says, 'It was the most fun I’ve had all year—great music and friendly people.' The other says, 'It was too loud and crowded, and I couldn’t enjoy anything.'
What does this difference in interpretation most likely show about how perception affects understanding?
The festival took place in two different locations, so they had different experiences.
One neighbor is clearly wrong and the other is right.
People’s personal preferences and feelings shape how they view the same event.
Festivals are always either fun or unpleasant for everyone.
People with different __________ may interpret the same news story in different ways. This can affect their __________ when deciding what is true.
perspectives, judgments
hobbies, facts
addresses, decisions
countries, capitals
Which statement is objective?
History is the most fascinating subject anyone can study.
History is obviously more valuable than other school subjects.
History is a subject where students learn about past events and cultures.
Students who enjoy history are more intelligent than those who don’t.
James tells his class, 'I ran the fastest in the school’s 100-meter race and broke the school record!'
To determine if James’s statement is true or false, which of the following actions would be most helpful?
Ask James if he trains for running every day.
Compare James’s statement to the official race times recorded by the event organizers.
Consider whether James usually likes sports.
Ask a few classmates if they think James is a good runner.
Lena and Marcus are competing to be captain of the soccer team. Marcus tells Lena he will help her improve her skills, but secretly convinces other players to vote against her.
Which of the following is an example of a hidden agenda?
Encouraging Lena to do her best
Offering honest feedback to help Lena improve
Supporting Lena’s success with genuine effort
Pretending to help Lena while secretly working against her
Claim: 'Everyone in Oak Ridge High School enjoys cafeteria pizza.' Evidence: 'Five students in the lunch line said they like the pizza.'
Do you have enough information to determine if this claim is true?
Yes, because five students is enough to represent the whole school.
No, because we need opinions from more students at the school.
Yes, because most students probably like pizza.
No, because we don’t know which toppings they like.
An article about a new city law includes opinions only from business owners and not from the workers who will also be affected. A reader who works in that industry notices this and questions whether the article is balanced.
How does this influence critical thinking skills?
Identifying bias in how information is presented
Memorizing the law’s details without questioning them
Considering multiple perspectives when evaluating a source
Believing that all readers will interpret the article the same way
Understanding that hearing different viewpoints can improve analysis
