Watson Glaser Critical Thinking – Quick Test Instructions

Please read the instructions carefully before starting. This practice assessment is designed to evaluate core critical thinking skills using the Watson Glaser framework.

Test Overview

• The assessment consists of multiple-choice questions.
• You will have 4 minutes to complete the test.
• The test evaluates critical thinking skills across the following areas:

• Inference
• Recognition of Assumptions
• Deduction
• Interpretation
• Evaluation of Arguments

General Instructions

• Read each passage, statement, and question carefully before selecting an answer.
• Base your responses only on the information provided. Do not apply outside knowledge, assumptions, or personal opinions.
• Manage your time efficiently. While this practice test is short, the official assessment typically allows approximately 30 minutes for 40 questions.
• There is no penalty for incorrect answers. You are encouraged to attempt every question.

Section-Specific Guidance

Inference

• Determine whether a conclusion logically follows from the facts provided.
• Select the option that best reflects the degree of certainty supported by the information.

Recognition of Assumptions

• Identify whether a statement relies on an unstated assumption.
• Choose whether the assumption is made or not made based strictly on the wording provided.

Deduction

• Evaluate whether a conclusion necessarily follows from the stated premises.
• Select the option indicating whether the conclusion logically follows or does not follow.

Interpretation

• Assess whether a conclusion accurately interprets the information presented.
• Determine if the conclusion logically follows based on the given facts.

Evaluation of Arguments

• Judge the relevance and strength of each argument in relation to the question posed.
• Classify each argument as strong or weak based on logical value and relevance.

Before You Begin

When you are ready, begin the assessment and attempt to complete it under realistic test conditions.
This will help ensure an accurate evaluation of your critical thinking ability.