WGU D265 Critical Thinking:
Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment 2025/2026
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
- 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.
Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment 2025/2026
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
- 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.
