WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and
Evidence - Practice Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers
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 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: - 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
Evidence - Practice Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers
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 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: - 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
