Critical Thinking Practice Questions and answers | 2026
A company's policy states that employees may take two a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they may
weeks vacation after they have reached their seventh take two weeks vacation
anniversary with the company. This means that:
b is incorrect because it some may not want to
a.employees must work for the company at least seven c is incorrect because they may worked longer than
7 years before they may take two weeks vacation d is incorrect because they may want to
b.employees who have works for the company at least
7 years take two weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they
have worked for the company for 7 years
d.all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working
for the company7 years.
Consider the following to determine which is the same as b. carnations are white
roses are red.
a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
a.tree trunks are brown c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
b.carnations are white d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
c. bananas are yellow
d.leaves are green
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. d. Glass can break.
Which statement provides the best interpretation?
a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
a.If it does not break it is not glass. b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
b.Nothing breaks except glass c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d.Glass can break.
,Consider the following. Which is the logical match? If a. A9D8G7
B3E2H1, then:
BECAUSE the alphabet pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
a.A9D8G7 b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
b.C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d.B7F6C4
You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a d. Read research studies related to the drug in question.
long-standing health problem. How can you best
determine the side effects that may be produced by this a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
drug? b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side
effects c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone
else
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b.Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d.Read research studies related to the drug in question.
A politician states "scientists argue that global warming is d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends.
occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend
in nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been
proven that winters in the Midwest have been colder than normal b/c-only Midwest is considered
over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming is
not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians
conclusion is that it:
a.proves there is a relationship between Midwest
winters and global warming.
b.considers the importance of two successive cold
winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global
warming and the Midwest
d.does not consider scientific evidence about
nighttime warming trends.
A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
they both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the next
a.If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza. day
b.If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day. b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test the
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day. next day
d.If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because
their is a the next day test the next day
, A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore,
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television.
children will be watching cartoons on the television."
Which of the following statements best describe the
a is incorrect because other shows are available
conclusion of the woman?
b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch it
c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
a.Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for
children to watch on Saturday.
b.Good. Children watch cartoons on television because
it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want
to watch on Saturday.
d.Faulty. Children may wish to do something other
than watch television.
A teacher believes strongly that students should not
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
receive extra credit for written assignments, regardless of
how well they are written. However, she gave extra
a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
credit to a student who had been ill, but turned in an
c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be
d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs
best explained? The teacher:
a.felt sorry for the student because of the students
recent illness
b.valued the quality of the students work more than
her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d.has difficulty upholding her belief system
It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been
c.may be responding to weather and activity.
playing outside and riding her bike. When she comes in
for lunch her face is red and she is warm and fussy.
a - there is no information to
Her temp is normal. Which best explains what is
support b-no information to
happening to the child. The child:
support
d-no data to support this need
a.is hungry and tired
b.is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d.needs immediate medical care
You are trying to make a decision about the best policy
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees
to implement regards sick leave for your staff. In
order to make the best decision, you should:
a- does not show impartial
judgement c-does not show impartial
a.implement the policy that most closely resembles
judgement
that of a nearby company
d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not company
b.consider the costs and benefits to both the
company and employees
c. choose the policy that costs the company the least
amount of money
d.find out which policy is favored by the majority
of employees
A company's policy states that employees may take two a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they may
weeks vacation after they have reached their seventh take two weeks vacation
anniversary with the company. This means that:
b is incorrect because it some may not want to
a.employees must work for the company at least seven c is incorrect because they may worked longer than
7 years before they may take two weeks vacation d is incorrect because they may want to
b.employees who have works for the company at least
7 years take two weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they
have worked for the company for 7 years
d.all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working
for the company7 years.
Consider the following to determine which is the same as b. carnations are white
roses are red.
a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
a.tree trunks are brown c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
b.carnations are white d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
c. bananas are yellow
d.leaves are green
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. d. Glass can break.
Which statement provides the best interpretation?
a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
a.If it does not break it is not glass. b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
b.Nothing breaks except glass c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d.Glass can break.
,Consider the following. Which is the logical match? If a. A9D8G7
B3E2H1, then:
BECAUSE the alphabet pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
a.A9D8G7 b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
b.C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d.B7F6C4
You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a d. Read research studies related to the drug in question.
long-standing health problem. How can you best
determine the side effects that may be produced by this a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
drug? b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side
effects c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone
else
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b.Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d.Read research studies related to the drug in question.
A politician states "scientists argue that global warming is d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends.
occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend
in nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been
proven that winters in the Midwest have been colder than normal b/c-only Midwest is considered
over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming is
not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians
conclusion is that it:
a.proves there is a relationship between Midwest
winters and global warming.
b.considers the importance of two successive cold
winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global
warming and the Midwest
d.does not consider scientific evidence about
nighttime warming trends.
A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
they both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the next
a.If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza. day
b.If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day. b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test the
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day. next day
d.If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because
their is a the next day test the next day
, A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore,
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television.
children will be watching cartoons on the television."
Which of the following statements best describe the
a is incorrect because other shows are available
conclusion of the woman?
b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch it
c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
a.Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for
children to watch on Saturday.
b.Good. Children watch cartoons on television because
it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want
to watch on Saturday.
d.Faulty. Children may wish to do something other
than watch television.
A teacher believes strongly that students should not
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
receive extra credit for written assignments, regardless of
how well they are written. However, she gave extra
a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
credit to a student who had been ill, but turned in an
c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be
d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs
best explained? The teacher:
a.felt sorry for the student because of the students
recent illness
b.valued the quality of the students work more than
her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d.has difficulty upholding her belief system
It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been
c.may be responding to weather and activity.
playing outside and riding her bike. When she comes in
for lunch her face is red and she is warm and fussy.
a - there is no information to
Her temp is normal. Which best explains what is
support b-no information to
happening to the child. The child:
support
d-no data to support this need
a.is hungry and tired
b.is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d.needs immediate medical care
You are trying to make a decision about the best policy
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees
to implement regards sick leave for your staff. In
order to make the best decision, you should:
a- does not show impartial
judgement c-does not show impartial
a.implement the policy that most closely resembles
judgement
that of a nearby company
d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not company
b.consider the costs and benefits to both the
company and employees
c. choose the policy that costs the company the least
amount of money
d.find out which policy is favored by the majority
of employees
