WorksheetsFalse Information test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
First Name, Last Name
Emma is researching for a school project and comes across several articles online. Why is it important for Emma to identify reliable sources?
a) To be able to win online arguments
b) To make informed decisions at school, work, and in life
c) So you don't have to read as much
d) all of the above
Hannah shares a false rumor about a classmate on social media. What is a possible consequence of her action?
a) It makes people laugh without harm
b) It helps people learn critical thinking
c) It can damage reputations or cause panic
d) You can appear educated
James is working on a school project and needs to make sure the information he uses is valid. What are 3 different ways James can verify the validity of information?
Research the source
Look for better coverage
Trace the information back to the original author
Search and see if it is on Facebook
Think if your best friend would be interested in the topic
Zoe is preparing for a research project and needs to analyze her sources. She knows she should review the title, _______________, the author, the evidence, and if it is ___________. What should Zoe focus on?
a) date, reliable
b) website, grammatically correct
c) type of source, a current event
d) signature, grammatically correct
Emma is researching for her school project and finds several articles online. She notices that some articles provide a list of websites where she can confirm the information. True or False: Reliable sources usually include evidence and cite where their information comes from.
(A list of websites is provided where the reader can confirm the information)
True
False
Sophia reads a news headline: “Scientists confirm that drinking a cup of lunar water a day improves memory by 300%”. She wonders if this information is true.
This is legitimate
This information is probably false
Scarlett is reading an online article about a new health trend. Which of the following is a sign that the information in the article might be unreliable?
a) Includes expert quotes
b) Uses strong emotional language and does not present evidence
c) Provides links to research studies
Grace is writing an article about a recent event. She only includes information that supports her own opinion and ignores other perspectives. What is this an example of?
a) When the information is completely impartial
b) When someone presents information only from one point of view
c) When a news article has no author
d) When it provides 2 references as evidence.
Based on Taylor J. Brooks's resume, which of the following statements is most likely to be false?
Taylor will graduate from high school in 2026
Taylor worked directly with the mayor
Taylor designed solar panels for the whole city
Taylor can speak 3 languages
You are a hiring manager reviewing Taylor J. Brooks's resume for a summer internship position. Based on the information provided in the resume, would you hire this person?
No — The resume has too many exaggerations or claims that cannot be verified. Some of the awards and work experience seem fake.
Yes! The student seems overqualified for any job because they speak several languages and have a strong background in science.
No, because there is no way the student could graduate in 2026.
Yes, according to the information, they are very talented.
Oliver is researching for his school project and comes across several online articles. Which of the following would make an article more trustworthy for Oliver to use?
d) The article uses dramatic headlines without evidence
a) The article provides detailed references and data
b) The article uses only personal opinions
c) The article has no author listed
Emma reads a news article that clearly favors one political party, but the article provides strong evidence to support its claims. True or False: Even though the article is biased, it can still be considered reliable because it is supported by strong evidence.
False
True
Jackson is reviewing resumes for a job opening and comes across one that seems too good to be true. What should Jackson do if he suspects the resume contains false information?
b) Verify the claims by checking references and credentials
d) Hire the person immediately
a) Ignore the resume and move on
c) Assume the information is true
