WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment exam (Q&A) LATEST 2026-2027 COMPLETE A+ SCORE
QUESTION 1
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.
QUESTION 2
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.
QUESTION 3
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.
WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment exam
,3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.
By noon, the sun was shining.
QUESTION 4
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore
Because
QUESTION 5
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
QUESTION 6
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
WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment exam
, 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.
QUESTION 7
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
because it is their duty
QUESTION 8
People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument
Proposition
WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment exam
Assessment exam (Q&A) LATEST 2026-2027 COMPLETE A+ SCORE
QUESTION 1
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.
QUESTION 2
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.
QUESTION 3
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.
WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment exam
,3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.
By noon, the sun was shining.
QUESTION 4
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore
Because
QUESTION 5
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
QUESTION 6
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
WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment exam
, 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.
QUESTION 7
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
because it is their duty
QUESTION 8
People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument
Proposition
WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessment exam
