T he r eader ’

 
 
 
6. In looking for points of support in an argument, a reader searches for 
A. a premise. 
B. analogies. 
C. trivia. 
 
7. Which of the following is not a relevance fallacy? 
A. Michael Jordan says buying Nikes will make you jump higher. 
B. I need to buy some platform shoes because everybody is wearing them. 
C. I have to pay my way through school, so please give me a raise. 
8. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new car and deciding on which one 
best suits your needs is an example of
A. inductive reasoning. 
B. deductive reasoning. 
C. argument. 
9. Generating many possible solutions to a problem refers to 
A. critical thinking. 
B. creative thinking. 
C. essential thinking.
10. To think “outside the box” refers to
A. writing. 
B. just lateral thinking. 
C. creative and critical thinking. 
 
 
 
 

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TEST B
 
In this exercise, you will be employing the steps in critical thinking you read about in your text. 
Choose one of two issues below and write an essay using any Internet sources you can find to 
support your argument. Be sure to cite the sources you quote. 
1. The issue of right-to-life has been debated for many decades. Defend your position on this 
issue.
2. Today, actors (both male and female) demand million-dollar salaries. Defend your position as 
to whether or not this practice should be continued. 

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