Deck 1: Thinking Critically

Question 1

I hope that the H1N1 flu vaccine will prevent a major outbreak of the disease this season.

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B) 1
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D) 3

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Be wary of strangers on the Internet.

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Answer 2

A

Question 3

Capital punishment is appropriate in cases of first-degree murder given that the killer has deprived an innocent victim of his or her life.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Mark was late to work today because he overslept.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 5

The cost of home computers has dropped because production costs are lower.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 6

What time does the Super Bowl begin?

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D) 3

Question 7

An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused flight disruptions last weekend. The flights were disrupted because small particles from the ash could cause engine failure.

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Question 8

Roger never ate unless he was hungry, and he seldom is hungry.

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Question 9

Either banks are too cautious about lending to small businesses or the Federal Reserve is keeping money from the banks.

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D) 3

Question 10

Mark is the newest member of the requisitions department. The requisitions department oversees the purchasing of all goods, services, and capital equipment for the entire company.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 11

Either you are planning to vote in the fall election or you don't really want to improve the politics of the local community.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 12

If you have high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms and anemia, then you may have malaria.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 13

The people of Haiti have been in crisis since the earthquake on January 12.

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Question 14

Students should major in economics; they will be in great demand when the economy recovers.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 15

Mark has been late to work every day since he started working in our department.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 16

We should hire a new member for our department because our workload has significantly increased in the past three months, and the existing staff cannot keep up.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 17

If the flood victims in Australia don't get international assistance soon, many more people will die.

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B) 1
C) 2
D) 3

Question 18

The reason that some dinosaurs had feathers is that they were an effective way of retaining body heat.

A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 19

The Roadrunners are the best team in our region, and they are playing against the Bulldogs tonight.

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Question 20

Either the game tonight is a home game or the next one is a home game.

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