Questioning Claims Evidence Quiz: Test Your Logic

1. A speaker says, "Studies prove that our product works better than any other." What should a critical listener ask first?

“Where can I buy it?”

“Which studies support this claim?”

“Do my friends agree?”

“What’s the product name?”

Critical listeners question evidence and sources.

Explanation

Critical listeners question evidence and sources.

2. True or False: Critical listening means focusing only on how pleasant a voice sounds.

True

False

It involves evaluating ideas, not presentation style alone.

Explanation

It involves evaluating ideas, not presentation style alone.

3. A politician says, “If you care about your community, you’ll vote for me.” What persuasive technique is used?

Logical appeal

Emotional appeal

Expert evidence

Data analysis

The speaker uses emotion to influence behavior.

Explanation

The speaker uses emotion to influence behavior.

4. You hear, “Experts agree that daily reading improves memory.” What should you evaluate?

Whether the speaker defines “experts.”

How interesting the topic is.

The speaker’s tone of voice.

If the statement rhymes.

Critical listening questions who the experts are and what evidence exists.

Explanation

Critical listening questions who the experts are and what evidence exists.

5. Directions – Match each term (a–b) with its meaning (1–2).

Bias

Credibility

Bias shows preference; credibility shows reliability.

Explanation

Bias shows preference; credibility shows reliability.

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6. A student says, “Everyone knows video games are bad for you.” What error is this?

Logical argument

Overgeneralization

Supported claim

Strong evidence

“Everyone knows” is vague and not supported by proof.

Explanation

“Everyone knows” is vague and not supported by proof.

7. True or False: Good listeners check if statements are facts or opinions.

True

False

Evaluating evidence includes separating fact from opinion.

Explanation

Evaluating evidence includes separating fact from opinion.

8. Directions – Match each cue (a–b) with its evaluation focus (1–2).

Speaker repeats emotional words

Speaker lists research data and sources

Emotions persuade; data supports logic.

Explanation

Emotions persuade; data supports logic.

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9. True or False: A biased speaker can still use valid facts.

True

False

Facts can appear in biased arguments, so context matters.

Explanation

Facts can appear in biased arguments, so context matters.

10. True or False: Critical listeners always assume a speaker is wrong.

True

False

They stay open-minded but require proof.

Explanation

They stay open-minded but require proof.

11. You hear a speaker say, “You should agree with me because I’m older.” What type of reasoning is this?

Logical

Emotional

Faulty

Factual

It appeals to authority rather than sound evidence.

Explanation

It appeals to authority rather than sound evidence.

12. Which question helps evaluate an argument?

“Who said it?”

“Is this supported by facts or feelings?”

“What time was it said?”

“Was it said loudly?”

Strong evaluation looks for factual support, not delivery style.

Explanation

Strong evaluation looks for factual support, not delivery style.

13. You hear, “Because our product worked once, it will always work.” What flaw is shown?

Personal testimony

False cause

Strong reasoning

Balanced argument

Assuming one success proves future success is a logical fallacy.

Explanation

Assuming one success proves future success is a logical fallacy.

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15. In “Reliable sources say this medicine helps 80% of patients,” the word ______ signals evidence.

It suggests credibility, though you should still verify.

Explanation

It suggests credibility, though you should still verify.

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Critical Thinking: Questioning Claims and Evidence Quiz

1. A speaker says, "Studies prove that our product works better than any other." What should a critical listener ask first?

2. True or False: Critical listening means focusing only on how pleasant a voice sounds.

3. A politician says, “If you care about your community, you’ll vote for me.” What persuasive technique is used?

4. You hear, “Experts agree that daily reading improves memory.” What should you evaluate?

5. Directions – Match each term (a–b) with its meaning (1–2).

6. A student says, “Everyone knows video games are bad for you.” What error is this?

7. True or False: Good listeners check if statements are facts or opinions.

8. Directions – Match each cue (a–b) with its evaluation focus (1–2).

9. True or False: A biased speaker can still use valid facts.

10. True or False: Critical listeners always assume a speaker is wrong.

11. You hear a speaker say, “You should agree with me because I’m older.” What type of reasoning is this?

12. Which question helps evaluate an argument?

13. You hear, “Because our product worked once, it will always work.” What flaw is shown?

14. Fill in the blank: “A claim is an idea that must be supported by ______.”

15. In “Reliable sources say this medicine helps 80% of patients,” the word ______ signals evidence.