WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Asses
ment
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.
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.
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.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.: By noon, the sun was shining.
4. Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore: Because
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research
and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the gov-
ernment 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
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, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Asses
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- 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
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 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.
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
8. People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument: Proposition
9. 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
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ment
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.
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.
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.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.: By noon, the sun was shining.
4. Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore: Because
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research
and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the gov-
ernment 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
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, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice Asses
ment
- 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
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 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.
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
8. People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument: Proposition
9. 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
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