Critical Thinking

These are broad and versatile questions that have limitless applications!

The equipment is extremely versatile and space-saving.

Versatile probably means...

• able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

• seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

• appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability

• one of two or more available possibilities

Who would be the best person to consult?

You should consult a financial adviser before making any investment decision.

What does consult mean?

• seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

• appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability

• one of two or more available possibilities

• an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

Who deserves recognition for this?

This guy definitely deserves more recognition by society.

What does recognition mean?

• appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability

• one of two or more available possibilities

• an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

• to make it difficult for something to happen, continue, or be appreciated properly

What would be an alternative?

Adoption remains an alternative for couples seeking children.

What does alternative mean?

• one of two or more available possibilities

• an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

• to make it difficult for something to happen, continue, or be appreciated properly

• an abstract idea; a general notion

What would be a counter-argument?

Public transportation is important to solving our energy crisis, but here's the counter-argument: people like owning their own cars and the freedom and convenience that comes with it.

What does counter-argument mean?

• an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

• to make it difficult for something to happen, continue, or be appreciated properly

• an abstract idea; a general notion

• make a contribution to a situation

What is getting in the way of our action?

Think about what things could get in the way of your success.

What does get in the way mean?

• to make it difficult for something to happen, continue, or be appreciated properly

• an abstract idea; a general notion

• make a contribution to a situation

• appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances

Which of these questions have you asked before?

• Who benefits from this?

• Who is this harmful to?

• Who makes decisions about this?

• Who is most directly affected by this?

Which of these questions seem the most useful?

• Who benefits from this?

• Who is this harmful to?

• Who makes decisions about this?

• Who is most directly affected by this?

Which of these questions have you asked before?

• What are the strengths/weaknesses?

• What is another perspective?

• What is another alternative?

• What would be a counter-argument?

Which of these questions seem the most useful?

• What are the strengths/weaknesses?

• What is another perspective?

• What is another alternative?

• What would be a counter-argument?