Sample Critical Thinking Test Questions
Section 1 – Evaluating Arguments
Read
the following question, then evaluate whether each of the responses is a
‘strong argument’ or ‘weak argument’.
Do the rich have an obligation to pay more
taxes, in order to help the poor?
1.
Yes – it’s immoral for them not to do so.
2. No – instead of forcibly taxing, the rich, we should encourage them to give
to charity. Almost every rich person I’ve met is very generous.
3. Yes – in order for a society to function better, it’s important to lift more
people out of impoverished situations so that they can contribute to the
nation’s economy.
4. No – The reality of the matter is that life isn’t fair. Because it’s not
fair, we shouldn’t bother trying to make it any fairer for people.
Section 2 – Assumptions
Read
the following passage. Then, decide whether the statements below are
assumptions made by the passage or not.
During the 2000s, the number of soldiers
physically stationed in the Middle-East skyrocketed. However, in 2019, this
number is continuing to decease. It’s wonderful that the western world has less
of a military presence in other countries, presumably to a negligible amount on
the next 5 to 10 years.
1.
No soldiers physically stationed in an area means that there’s less of a
military presence.
2. There won’t be another spark of conflict within the next 5 to 10 years.
3. War is a thing of the past.
Section 3 – Inferences
Read
the following passage. Then, decide whether the three statements below are
“True”, “Probably True”, “Insufficient Data to Say True or False”, “Probably
False”, or “False” – based purely on the information in the text.
John’s company has been successful for the
past 5 years. Reported profits have been rising each year, with 2018 being the
strongest year yet. To celebrate, John treated his staff to a meal at a 5-star
restaurant in the city.
1.
John is rich.
2. John’s staff are happy.
3. John’s company performed well in 2017.
Answers – Critical Thinking Test Questions
Section 1 – Evaluating Arguments – Critical Thinking Test
Questions
1.
Weak Argument.
2. Weak Argument.
3. Strong Argument.
4. Weak Argument.
Section 2 – Assumptions – Critical Thinking Test
Questions
1.
Assumption Made.
2. Assumption Made.
3. Assumption Not Made.
Section 3 – Inferences – Critical Thinking Test Questions
1.
Probably True.
2. Insufficient Data.
3. True.
