WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence
Practice Assessment Exam with
Questions and Verified Answers 2025/2026 Updated
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers.
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- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my opponent
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s and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
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- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determin
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e the best approach to a problem.
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- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased.
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- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position because I k
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now it is right.: -
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I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my opponents and I am c
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urious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
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- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine the best app
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roach to a problem.
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2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
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- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
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- Mangino's has the best pizza. g g g g
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
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,- Do you like Mangino's pizza?: - Mangino's has the best pizza.
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- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
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3. Which statement is a simple proposition?
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1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
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2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished my work.
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3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
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4. By noon, the sun was shining.: By noon, the sun was shining.
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4. Which indicator is a premise indicator? Henc
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e
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Thus
Therefore: Because g
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research and develo
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pment of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the gov-
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g ernment should encourage industry to develop flying cars and banks should help fund i
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ndustry research. g
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers.
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- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
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, - The research and development of such vehicles will be expensive
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- The government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
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- Banks should help fund industry research: -
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gThe government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
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- Banks should help fund industry research
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6. Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make good house
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pets, while German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
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Therefore, because it is important to select the right breed for your needs, you should ca
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refully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
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Which statement is the conclusion of the argument?
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- German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for home protection.
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- Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
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- You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
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- It is important to select the right breed for your needs.: You should carefully research d
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og breeds to make the right choice.
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7. Everyone should vote g g g .
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence?
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- because it is their duty g g g g
- for the most honest candidate
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- in their assigned district
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- before the deadline: because it is their duty
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8. People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time. Which d
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