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Vocabulary List 1- Critical Thinking

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term best describes information or data used to support or refute a claim, argument, or conclusion?

a)

Evidence

b)

Summarize

c)

Critique

d)

Infer

2.

Which term best describes the process of thinking logically and rationally to form judgments or conclusions?

a)

Clarify

b)

Reason

c)

Summarize

d)

Critique

3.

Which term best describes the process of providing a brief overview of the main points of a larger body of information?

a)

Summarize

b)

Evaluate

c)

Analyze

d)

Justify

4.

What does it mean to "conclude" after considering all relevant information and evidence?

a)

To provide a brief overview

b)

To break down a complex topic

c)

To arrive at a decision or judgment

d)

To combine various pieces of information

5.

What does it mean to "analyze" a complex topic?

a)

To provide a brief overview of the main points

b)

To break down a complex topic into smaller parts to understand its structure and relationships

c)

To combine various pieces of information to form a coherent whole

d)

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

6.

Which term refers to inspecting or scrutinizing something carefully to understand it better?

a)

Examine

b)

Summarize

c)

Critique

d)

Infer

7.

Which term refers to drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statements?

a)

Deduce

b)

Infer

c)

Conclude

d)

Clarify

8.

What does it mean to "critique" something?

a)

To provide reasons or evidence to support a belief

b)

To analyze and judge the merits and faults of something

c)

To combine various pieces of information to form a new understanding

d)

To recognize or point out the differences between two or more things

9.

Which term best describes the process of establishing something through analysis or consideration of evidence?

a)

Determine

b)

Critique

c)

Summarize

d)

Explore

10.

What does it mean to "support" a claim or position?

a)

To provide evidence, reasoning, or arguments that bolster it

b)

To break it down into smaller parts

c)

To combine various pieces of information

d)

To recognize the differences

11.

What does it mean to "clarify" something?

a)

To make it clear or easier to understand by providing additional information

b)

To break it down into smaller parts

c)

To combine various pieces of information

d)

To recognize the differences

12.

What does it mean to "compare" two or more things?

a)

To identify similarities and differences

b)

To provide reasons or evidence

c)

To combine various pieces of information

d)

To draw a conclusion based on evidence

13.

What does it mean to "justify" a decision or action?

a)

To provide reasons or evidence to support it

b)

To break it down into smaller parts

c)

To combine various pieces of information

d)

To recognize the differences

14.

What does it mean to "interpret" information or data?

a)

To explain or provide the meaning in a way that makes it understandable

b)

To combine various pieces of information to form a new understanding

c)

To draw a conclusion based on logical reasoning

d)

To provide a brief overview of the main points

15.

Which term refers to investigating or examining a topic in depth to gain a better understanding?

a)

Explore

b)

Summarize

c)

Critique

d)

Infer

16.

Which term refers to seeking information, challenging assumptions, or exploring ideas through inquiry?

a)

Question

b)

Summarize

c)

Critique

d)

Infer

17.

What does it mean to "synthesize" information?

a)

To break down a complex topic into smaller parts

b)

To provide a brief overview of the main points

c)

To combine various pieces of information to form a coherent whole

d)

To draw a conclusion based on logical reasoning

18.

Which term best describes the process of emphasizing the differences between two or more things?

a)

Compare

b)

Contrast

c)

Summarize

d)

Justify

19.

Which term best describes the process of assessing the strengths, weaknesses, value, or quality of something based on specific criteria?

a)

Infer

b)

Evaluate

c)

Summarize

d)

Explore

20.

What does it mean to "distinguish" between two or more things?

a)

To recognize or point out the differences

b)

To combine various pieces of information

c)

To provide reasons or evidence

d)

To draw a conclusion based on evidence

21.

What does "perspective" refer to in critical thinking?

a)

A particular attitude or way of viewing a situation

b)

The process of combining various pieces of information

c)

The act of providing reasons or evidence

d)

The ability to recognize differences

22.

Which term refers to reaching a conclusion based on logical reasoning from available premises or evidence?

a)

Infer

b)

Deduce

c)

Evaluate

d)

Summarize