ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ critical writing Answer: using critical thinking and critical reading
skills to analyze and evaluate text so you can present your own
arguments
◉ critical thinking Answer: a reflective, rational process used to make
good decisions or to form beliefs that are more likely to be true
◉ character traits Answer: dispositions of critical thinkers (curiosity,
humility, open mindedness, flexibility, organization, skepticism, fair
mindedness trust in reason and persistence) that motivate them to use
their skills to think critically
◉ curiosity Answer: trait of critical thinkers that makes them
intellectually hungry for knowledge and information
◉ humility Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves understanding
that they don't know everything and could be wrong in any particular
situation
◉ open-minded Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves being
willing to consider new ideas
, ◉ flexible Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves being willing to
change one's mind
◉ organization Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves
approaching problems in life according to a system
◉ skepticism Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves doubting a
claim until evidence for it is provided
◉ fair-minded Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves treating
your own and other's viewpoints equally when evaluating them
◉ trust in reason Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves believing
that reason can improve lives and advance the human race
◉ persistence Answer: trait of critical thinkers that involves not giving
up when things get difficult
◉ comprehension Answer: the skill of making basic sense of a message
◉ interpretation Answer: the skill of noticing details, identifying
relevant information, and clarifying ideas