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Critical Reasoning quiz 1Online version Critical Reasoning quiz 1 by Vijo Gor 1 What is critical reasoning? a Agreeing with ideas that are repeated many times b Using evidence and logic to decide whether a claim is strong or weak c Thinking quickly to reach an opinion without checking facts d Using personal beliefs to decide what sounds correct 2 What is a scientific argument? a A single fact discovered through an experiment b A series of statements leading to a scientific claim, or answer to a scientific research question c A debate where scientists disagree with each other d A personal opinion about how nature works 3 What is evidence? a Thoughts or guesses about what might be true b Opinions based on personal experience c Observations or measurements used to support a claim d Statements that sound convincing to others 4 What are premises, assertions, or propositions? a Claims that have already been proven true b Conclusions reached at the end of an argument c Different names for statements that give reasons to support a claim d Opinions that do not need evidence 5 What does it mean for evidence to be relevant? a It agrees with what someone already believes b It is significant to the claim and actually helps support it c It is repeated many times by different people d It sounds interesting or impressive 6 What is skepticism? a Avoiding thinking about difficult ideas b Believing only what friends or teachers say c Automatically rejecting all claims as false d Examining claims with doubt and careful questioning 7 What is a false assumption? a Something we take for granted as true without all the facts b A statement supported by clear evidence c A conclusion reached after strong reasoning d A fact proven through careful testing 8 Why can observations be misleading? a Because observations are always incorrect b Because scientists often disagree c Because measurements cannot be trusted d Because things may not work the same way in different situations or places 9 Why can true facts still lead to a weak argument? a Because facts are not important in reasoning b Because the reasoning that connects them to the claim may not hold up c Because true facts always prove a claim d Because claims do not need support 10 What makes an argument strong? a Relevant evidence and solid reasoning b Emotional language and confidence c Agreement from a large group of people d Many statements, even if unrelated 11 Why is critical reasoning important? (first level of understanding) a Because it helps people argue better b Because it helps ideas spread faster c Because it makes learning more entertaining d Because it helps us decide whether a claim is strong or weak 12 Why is critical reasoning important? (second level of understanding) a Because it helps us judge claims using evidence and logic instead of guessing or believing everything we hear b Because it makes all claims equally valid c Because it helps us memorize more information d Because it encourages guessing less often 13 Which option is NOT a scientific argument? a The water sample contains bacteria, so it is unsafe to drink b This idea is true because my friend agrees with it c The object sank because it was denser than water d The soil contains nutrients, so plants can grow here 14 Which statement is a premise in the argument below? Argument: Humans can survive on this planet because the planet has water and oxygen. a Humans can survive on this planet b Living on another planet would be exciting c The planet looks similar to Earth d The planet has liquid water and oxygen in its atmosphere 15 Read the argument. Which statement is the claim, not a premise? Argument: The student did well on the test because she studied every day and reviewed her notes. a She studied every day b She reviewed her notes c She spent time preparing for the test d The student did well on the test 16 Read the argument. Which statement does NOT function as a premise supporting the claim? Argument: The road is unsafe because there is ice on the surface and cars are sliding. a There is ice on the surface b Cars are sliding on the road c The road is unsafe d Ice makes roads slippery 17 Read the argument. Which statement is being used as a premise, even though it sounds like a fact? Argument: The playground is dangerous because broken equipment was found during inspection. a Broken equipment was found during inspection b The playground is dangerous c Children like to play there d The playground is popular 18 Evidence show and prove that something happened with observations and measurement. Explanations explain why it happened. Read the claim. Which option is evidence, not an explanation?** Claim: The dog is sick. a The dog is sick because it ate something bad b Eating spoiled food makes dogs sick c The dog vomited twice and would not eat its food d Illness affects how animals behave 19 Which option is evidence rather than an explanation? Claim: The fish tank water is dirty. a The water looks cloudy and green b The water is dirty because the tank was not cleaned c Dirty tanks harm fish d Waste builds up in fish tanks 20 Read the claim. Which option is relevant evidence? Claim: The classroom is too noisy for learning. a A sound meter shows noise levels above recommended limits b The classroom walls are painted yellow c The classroom has many posters d The classroom is near the cafeteria 21 Read the claim. Which option is relevant evidence? Claim: The food has spoiled. a The food looks discolored and smells sour b The food was cooked yesterday c The food is stored in the kitchen d The food was meant to be eaten later 22 Read the claim carefully. Which option is NOT relevant evidence? Claim: The child is very tired at school. a The child’s backpack is heavy b The teacher observed the child falling asleep in class c The child yawned repeatedly during lessons d The child’s eyes were closing during reading time 23 A poster claims that drinking a special drink makes people smarter. Which response shows a skeptical position? a I would question what evidence supports this claim b I believe it because the poster looks official c It must be true because it is advertised everywhere d I trust it because others are buying it 24 Donald Trump, the president of the US, has often said in recent news that migrants are a danger to society and cause many problems for ordinary people. Which response below shows a skeptical position? a I would look for data showing what migrants actually do and how they live b I believe this because he speaks strongly and confidently c That must be true because many people are afraid of migrants d Migrants probably cause problems everywhere 25 Elon Musk, the richest capitalist in the world, has said in interviews that capitalist billionaires like him are extremely valuable to society and deserve billions of dollars because they create progress and jobs. Which response below shows skepticism? a I would ask who really benefits from capitalism and where most of the money goes b He is rich, so he must be right c Capitalists create cool stuff, so they must be right d They must have worked hard to earn all those billions.

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Critical Reasoning quiz 1Online version

by Vijo Gor

What is critical reasoning?

What is a scientific argument?

What is evidence?

What are premises, assertions, or propositions?

What does it mean for evidence to be relevant?

What is skepticism?

What is a false assumption?

Why can observations be misleading?

Why can true facts still lead to a weak argument?

What makes an argument strong?

Why is critical reasoning important? (first level of understanding)

Why is critical reasoning important? (second level of understanding)

Which option is NOT a scientific argument?

Which statement is a premise in the argument below? Argument: Humans can survive on this planet because the planet has water and oxygen.

Read the argument. Which statement is the claim, not a premise? Argument: The student did well on the test because she studied every day and reviewed her notes.

Read the argument. Which statement does NOT function as a premise supporting the claim? Argument: The road is unsafe because there is ice on the surface and cars are sliding.

Read the argument. Which statement is being used as a premise, even though it sounds like a fact? Argument: The playground is dangerous because broken equipment was found during inspection.

Evidence show and prove that something happened with observations and measurement. Explanations explain why it happened. Read the claim. Which option is evidence, not an explanation?** Claim: The dog is sick.

Which option is evidence rather than an explanation? Claim: The fish tank water is dirty.

Read the claim. Which option is relevant evidence? Claim: The classroom is too noisy for learning.

Read the claim. Which option is relevant evidence? Claim: The food has spoiled.

Read the claim carefully. Which option is NOT relevant evidence? Claim: The child is very tired at school.

A poster claims that drinking a special drink makes people smarter. Which response shows a skeptical position?

Donald Trump, the president of the US, has often said in recent news that migrants are a danger to society and cause many problems for ordinary people. Which response below shows a skeptical position?

Elon Musk, the richest capitalist in the world, has said in interviews that capitalist billionaires like him are extremely valuable to society and deserve billions of dollars because they create progress and jobs. Which response below shows skepticism?