Reading — Yes/No/Not Given
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What this topic is really about
The writer says factual knowledge is necessary raw material for reasoning and should not be dismissed, so the claim that the writer calls memorising facts useless contradicts the text.
The writer argues that critical thinking is a learnable set of habits and explicitly rejects the idea that it is an innate, fixed gift, so the statement reflects the writer's view.
See the mechanism
The writer argues against teaching critical thinking in isolation, recommending instead that it be woven into existing subjects. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.
An exam-style question, fully explained
The writer believes critical thinking can be taught rather than being a fixed talent.
- Identify what the question tests: The writer believes critical thinking can be taught rather than being a fixed talent..
- The writer argues that critical thinking is a learnable set of habits and explicitly rejects the idea that it is an innate, fixed gift, so the statement reflects the writer's view.
- Eliminate the distractors that break the rule above, then confirm the remaining option.
Traps the examiner sets
- Some people may assume that critical thinking is best taught as a separate subject, but this approach can lead to a lack of application and relevance. Others may not consider the benefits of integrating critical thinking into existing subjects, such as increased engagement and better retention of knowledge.
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