9. Topic 9(COLON) Academic English for University Studies (EAP)

Lesson 9.8: Critical Thinking And Argumentation — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 9.8: critical thinking and argumentation with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is a claim in an argument?

Question 2

Which of the following best distinguishes an argument from a mere opinion?

Question 3

What is meant by 'relevance of evidence' in evaluating reasoning?

Question 4

Which logical fallacy involves assuming that because two things occur together, one must cause the other?

Question 5

What does it mean to weigh evidence in a critical argument?