WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessm
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? - I disagree with my oppo-
Choose 2 answers. nent's position on this is-
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, sue, but I respect my op-
but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear ponents and I am curious
their thoughts on the matter. 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 - I know that issues can
problem. be complicated, and that it
is often difficult to deter-
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor mine the best approach to
am I biased. a problem.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am
committed to my position because I know it is right.
2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. - Mangino's has the best
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today. pizza.
- Mangino's has the best pizza. - They will likely put the
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of busi- other restaurants out of
ness. business.
- Do you like Mangino's pizza?
3. Which statement is a simple proposition? By noon, the sun was shin-
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella ing.
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.
4. Because
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessm
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and - The government should
since the research and development of such vehi- encourage industry to de-
cles will be expensive, it follows that the government velop flying cars
should encourage industry to develop flying cars and - Banks should help fund
banks should help fund industry research. 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 devel-
op flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
6. Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, You should carefully re-
for example, make good house pets, while German search dog breeds to
shepherds and other large breeds can be used for make the right choice.
home protection. Therefore, because it is important to
select the right breed for your needs, you should care-
fully 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.
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? - I disagree with my oppo-
Choose 2 answers. nent's position on this is-
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, sue, but I respect my op-
but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear ponents and I am curious
their thoughts on the matter. 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 - I know that issues can
problem. be complicated, and that it
is often difficult to deter-
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor mine the best approach to
am I biased. a problem.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am
committed to my position because I know it is right.
2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. - Mangino's has the best
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today. pizza.
- Mangino's has the best pizza. - They will likely put the
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of busi- other restaurants out of
ness. business.
- Do you like Mangino's pizza?
3. Which statement is a simple proposition? By noon, the sun was shin-
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella ing.
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.
4. Because
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Assessm
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and - The government should
since the research and development of such vehi- encourage industry to de-
cles will be expensive, it follows that the government velop flying cars
should encourage industry to develop flying cars and - Banks should help fund
banks should help fund industry research. 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 devel-
op flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
6. Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, You should carefully re-
for example, make good house pets, while German search dog breeds to
shepherds and other large breeds can be used for make the right choice.
home protection. Therefore, because it is important to
select the right breed for your needs, you should care-
fully 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.
