WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment Questions and answers Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 NEW!!

WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence -
Practice Assessment Questions and answers Newest
RATED A+ 2025/2026 NEW!!
Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers.
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- I disagree with my opponent’s position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am curious
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to hear their thoughts on the matter.
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- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best
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approach to a problem.
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- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased.
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- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position because I know it is
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right.
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- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am curious
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to hear their thoughts on the matter.
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- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best
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approach to a problem.
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Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
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- Hey, let’s go to lunch at noon today.
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- Mangino’s has the best pizza.
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- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
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- Do you like Mangino’s pizza?
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- Mangino's has the best pizza.
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- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
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1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
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2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished my work.
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3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
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, 4. By noon, the sun was shining.
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By noon, the sun was shining.
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Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research and development of such
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vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the government should encourage industry to develop
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flying cars and banks should help fund industry research.
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Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers.
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- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
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- The research and development of such vehicles will be expensive
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- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
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- Banks should help fund industry research
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- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
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- Banks should help fund industry research
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Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make good house pets, while
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German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection. Therefore, because it
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is important to select the right breed for your needs, you should carefully research dog breeds to
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make the right choice.
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Which statement is the conclusion of the argument?
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- German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
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- Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
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