1 | Page
WGU - Critical Thinking and Evidence Pre-Assessment
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
Ans: "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so
that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which
reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic
policy, and we need to act quickly.Which two statements contain premises of the
given argument?
Ans: Inflation is rising rapidly; We are approaching the point at which reversal is
not possible.
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize
Kennedy's comments?
Ans: An inference; A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Ans: Lending helps stimulate capital investment. & A strong economy is vital to
national security.
"I have grown bored since last week." Which descriptor accurately characterizes
this sentence?
Ans: Proposition
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
"Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion
of a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many
home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the
home team won." Which term describes this argument?
Ans: Inductive
"I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the
sun will rise again tomorrow." Which term describes this argument?
Ans: Cogent
"All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild." Which term
describes the argument?
Ans: Deductive
"People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do." Which
type of logic error is this an example of?
Ans: Begging the question
"One should not speed because speeding is wrong." Which type of logic error is
this an example of?
Ans: Begging the question
"My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging
the question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos
cannot hop." Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Ans: The fallacy fallacy
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
WGU - Critical Thinking and Evidence Pre-Assessment
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
Ans: "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so
that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which
reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic
policy, and we need to act quickly.Which two statements contain premises of the
given argument?
Ans: Inflation is rising rapidly; We are approaching the point at which reversal is
not possible.
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize
Kennedy's comments?
Ans: An inference; A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Ans: Lending helps stimulate capital investment. & A strong economy is vital to
national security.
"I have grown bored since last week." Which descriptor accurately characterizes
this sentence?
Ans: Proposition
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
"Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion
of a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many
home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the
home team won." Which term describes this argument?
Ans: Inductive
"I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the
sun will rise again tomorrow." Which term describes this argument?
Ans: Cogent
"All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild." Which term
describes the argument?
Ans: Deductive
"People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do." Which
type of logic error is this an example of?
Ans: Begging the question
"One should not speed because speeding is wrong." Which type of logic error is
this an example of?
Ans: Begging the question
"My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging
the question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos
cannot hop." Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Ans: The fallacy fallacy
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
