WGU D265 Critical Thinking:
Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment Questions And Answers!!
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. - Answer - 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? - Answer - 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. - Answer By noon, the sun was shining.
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore - Answer 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
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking:
Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment Questions And Answers!!
- Banks should help fund industry research - Answer - 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. - Answer 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
- before the deadline - Answer because it is their duty
People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument - Answer Proposition
Jordan says, "I am the best student at our high school; I am the tallest and most
athletic, and I have the best car." Taylor, Jordan's best friend, totally agrees.
Which two descriptors best characterize Jordan's comments? Choose two answers.
Weak argument
Proposition
Inference
Strong argument - Answer - Weak argument
- Inference
All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute.
Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example?
Deductive
Invalid
Inductive
Abductive - Answer Deductive
Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment Questions And Answers!!
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. - Answer - 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? - Answer - 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. - Answer By noon, the sun was shining.
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore - Answer 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
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking:
Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment Questions And Answers!!
- Banks should help fund industry research - Answer - 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. - Answer 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
- before the deadline - Answer because it is their duty
People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument - Answer Proposition
Jordan says, "I am the best student at our high school; I am the tallest and most
athletic, and I have the best car." Taylor, Jordan's best friend, totally agrees.
Which two descriptors best characterize Jordan's comments? Choose two answers.
Weak argument
Proposition
Inference
Strong argument - Answer - Weak argument
- Inference
All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute.
Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example?
Deductive
Invalid
Inductive
Abductive - Answer Deductive
