WGU D265 Critical Thinking Reasoning and
Evidence - Practice Assess-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.
ANS - 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?
ANS - 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.
ANS By noon, the sun was shining.
4.Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore ANS 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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