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Pre-Assessment WGU D265 Critical Thinking (Reason and Evidence) Questions and Answers A+ Graded
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Pre-Assessment WGU D265 Critical Thinking (Reason and Evidence) Questions and Answers A+ Graded 1. Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers. - I disagree with my opponent's po- - I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, sition 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. 2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 an- swers. - Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today. - Mangino's has the best pizza. - They will likely put the other restaurants out of busi- ness. - Do you like Mangino's pizza? 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. 4. Which indicator is a premise indicator? Hence Because Thus Therefore but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the matter. - I know that is - sues can be com - plicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best approach to a problem. - Mangino's has the best pizza. - They will like- ly put the other restaurants out of business. By noon, the sun was shining. Because Pre-Assessment WGU D265 Critical Thinking (Reason and Evidence) Questions and Answers A+ Graded 5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research and development of such vehi - cles 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 devel - op 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 care- fully 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. 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 - The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars - Banks should help fund industry research You should care - fully research dog breeds to make the right choice. because it is their dutyThe benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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