WorksheetsCritical Thinking and Information Literacy Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Television commercials are designed mainly to __________ viewers to buy products or try new services.
entertain
inform
persuade
How does the response use a straw man fallacy?
It compares two unrelated ideas
It changes the original claim into a more extreme version that is easier to argue against
It uses statistics incorrectly
It presents balanced evidence
Amaya is researching climate change. Which source is most reliable?
A blog with personal opinions
A scientific article written by a researcher with cited studies
A viral social media post
A news article without sources
Which statement best supports the answer in Part A?
Opinions are more relatable than facts
Popular posts are usually accurate
News articles do not need sources
The scientific article was written by an expert and cites multiple studies
Kara is comparing healthy snacks. Which source is more reliable?
A YouTube video with many likes
A nutrition book that includes facts and references
A video where the speaker sounds confident
A book with colorful pictures
Which TWO statements best describe the difference between these sources?
News articles aim to inform using researched facts
Social media posts are always more accurate
News organizations follow editorial standards, while social media content varies in reliability
News articles are meant mainly to entertain
Social media posts must include verified sources
An advertisement claims, “Wearing this watch proves you are a successful leader.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?
It falsely compares owning a product to achieving success or leadership
It explains how watches help people manage time
It gives evidence about leaders’ habits
It shows who is allowed to buy the watch
A city official says, “Anyone who supports higher taxes doesn’t care about hardworking families.” Why is this claim fallacious?
It uses accurate data
It considers multiple viewpoints
It assumes one policy position reflects a person’s values
It explains how all families are affected
Seeing fast-food advertisements every day can influence a person’s __________ about healthy eating.
routines
calendars
attitudes
A post claims a video game “destroys brain cells” and “ruins students’ lives,” but gives no evidence. Which TWO details suggest misinformation?
The post explains both positives and negatives
The post uses extreme claims without proof
The post interviews the game developer
The post includes a trusted survey
The post uses language meant to scare readers
A commercial shows athletes drinking a sports drink and performing well. Which TWO effects may this message have on viewers?
Believing the drink gives superpowers
Expecting perfect performance every time
Thinking the drink may improve athletic performance
Stopping water consumption
Feeling motivated to exercise more
Public service announcements are designed mainly to __________ the public about important issues.
inform
confuse
entertain
A student says, “Homework should be shorter.” Another replies, “So you want students to stop learning completely.” This response is an example of:
A straw man fallacy
Logical reasoning
Evidence-based thinking
A factual explanation
Which source is most reliable for a science project?
A peer-reviewed journal article
A meme
A rumor online
A comment section
Which detail most often signals misinformation?
Expert interviews
Balanced viewpoints
Emotional language without evidence
Clear explanations
An ad claims, “Only smart people buy this product.” Why is this misleading?
It explains how the product works
It links intelligence to buying a product
It provides research data
It includes user reviews
Seeing influencers promote expensive lifestyles can affect a person’s __________ about money.
attitudes
schedules
measurements
Which TWO statements about news articles are correct?
They aim to report verified information
They are based only on opinions
They usually cite reliable sources
They are not reviewed
They avoid facts
Why are textbooks often reliable sources?
They are entertaining
They are reviewed by experts
They include opinions
They are short
“If you care about education, you must support this rule.” What is the flaw in this statement?
It assumes one belief defines a person’s values
It provides statistics
It considers all perspectives
It uses expert evidence
A post claims a product is dangerous but gives no proof. What should readers do?
Believe it immediately
Share it quickly
Check reliable sources
Ignore all warnings
Which fallacy is pictured?
Bandwagon
Hasty Generalization
Non-Sequitur
Slippery Slope
Ad Hominem
False Cause
Bandwagon
Red Herring
