WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence -
Practice Assessment 2023 with complete solution
Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers.
- I disagree with my opponent’s position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am
curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best
approach to a problem.
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position because I know
it is right.
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am
curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best
approach to a problem.
Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
- Hey, let’s go to lunch at noon today.
- Mangino’s has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
- Do you like Mangino’s pizza?
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
Which statement is a simple proposition?
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished my work.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.
By noon, the sun was shining.
, Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore
Because
Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research and development
of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the government should encourage industry
to develop flying cars and banks should help fund industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers.
- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
- The research and development of such vehicles will be expensive
- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make good house pets,
while German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
Therefore, because it is important to select the right breed for your needs, you should
carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
Which statement is the conclusion of the argument?
- German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
- Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
- You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
- It is important to select the right breed for your needs.
You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
Everyone should vote ___________________.
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence?
- because it is their duty
- for the most honest candidate
- in their assigned district
Practice Assessment 2023 with complete solution
Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers.
- I disagree with my opponent’s position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am
curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best
approach to a problem.
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position because I know
it is right.
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am
curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best
approach to a problem.
Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
- Hey, let’s go to lunch at noon today.
- Mangino’s has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
- Do you like Mangino’s pizza?
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
Which statement is a simple proposition?
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished my work.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.
By noon, the sun was shining.
, Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore
Because
Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research and development
of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the government should encourage industry
to develop flying cars and banks should help fund industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers.
- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
- The research and development of such vehicles will be expensive
- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make good house pets,
while German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
Therefore, because it is important to select the right breed for your needs, you should
carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
Which statement is the conclusion of the argument?
- German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
- Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
- You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
- It is important to select the right breed for your needs.
You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
Everyone should vote ___________________.
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence?
- because it is their duty
- for the most honest candidate
- in their assigned district
