class 11 english critical thinking exercise

Unit 16 Critical Thinking | What Is the Soul | Language Development Class 11| Compulsory English by Suraj Bhatt

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Critical Thinking:  What is the Soul?

Before you read.

a. Which one do you think is primary: body or soul? Why?

I think the body is primary because I feel my body through my senses, but the soul is just a mere word for me, which I have heard about many times but never seen.

b. “A circle has no beginning”? Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Explain. 

Yes, I agree with this statement. A circle has no beginning, middle, or end. That's why it is called infinity. It is endless and eternal.

WAYS WITH WORDS  

A. The words in the crossword puzzle are from the text. Find them from the text to solve thee puzzle based on the meaning clues given below.

1. unquestionable, impossible to doubt 》 indubitable

2. never done or known before 》 unprecedented

3. emergence or origination 》 emanation

4. obviously or clearly 》 evidently

5. impossible to achieve or overcome 》 insuperable

6. moved with a violent, irregular action 》 agitated

7. appropriate or suitable 》 apt

8. force back 》 repel

9. conservative 》 orthodox

10. up to now 》 hitherto

B. Find the words from the text that mean the following.

a. misleading or illusionary (d..............)

b. in a natural state; not yet processed or refined (c.............)

c. a mystical horse like animal with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead (u...........)

d. never dying or decaying (i................)

e. come to an end; stop (c.............)

f. to activate or put into motion (a..............)

COMPREHENSION  

Answer these questions.

a. What's the difference between the body and the soul?

The difference between the body and the soul is that the body is in time and space (seen), but the soul is in time only (unseen). Here, the body and the soul are two different aspects, both physical and spiritual.

b. What do you understand by the psychologists' saying that there is no such thing as mind?

By the psychologists' saying that there is no such thing as a mind, I understand that the psychologists believe that there is no existence of a mind.

c. How can a mental activity be reduced to a physical activity?

A mental activity can be reduced to a physical activity with the help of body functions. Mental activities can be reduced at the time when the body starts functioning, in comparison to mental activities. As the body functions much, the mind gets much rest.

d. How are mind and body related?

Both mind and body are related, as the mind is an emanation (source) of the body, whereas the body is an invention of the mind. These two aspects are merely convenient ways of organising events.

e. What is the relation between mind and memory? Does memory survive a person's death?

The relationship between the mind and memory is that memory is the most essential characteristic of the mind. No, memory doesn't survive a person's death. Memory is connected with a certain kind of brain structure. When a death occurs, this structure also decays with it, and memory also stops functioning.

f. How is our power on the earth's surface entirely dependent upon the sun?

Our power on the earth's surface is entirely dependent upon the sun, as it provides energy to all living creatures. The sun's heat energy has maintained lives as well as food items for all.

CRITICAL THINKING  

a. Do you believe that soul really exists? Write your arguments in support of your  answer.

Yes, I believe that the soul really exists. People all over the world hold strong faith in the existence of God and his divinity. This faith is quite strong and is mostly seen in all religions. All these established religions speak about God's greatness along with the existence of various things. In most religious books, there is mention of the human soul and even afterlife stories. Though no one has seen the soul through their naked eyes, they believe in the existence of the soul and even various supernatural powers. Their keen faith in religion has made them believe in these unbelievable forces. I'm also a Hindu and quite devoted to my religion. In Hindu mythology, there are various unbelievable things mentioned that are beyond our imagination. The term "God" is used by worldly people to refer to the most powerful being on this planet. God is considered to be a sacred soul who is beyond all the living beings on this planet. God is also referred to as the creator of the entire universe.

There are many debates regarding these questions. Even many popular dictionaries explain their meanings. The soul is defined as the spirit or essence of a person, usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality. Often believed to live on after the person's death. The soul is an invisible entity but remains on this planet. According to religious books, after the death of a person, a soul gets separated from the body. It keeps on moving on this planet. The soul gets tested many times and finally gets placed in heaven or hell. The soul of the person should be cleaned and purified to reach heaven. Being a religious guy, I believe in the existence of the soul, though I haven't seen it in reality.

b. If you want to change your body, you first have to change your mind. Discuss.

All the activities of human beings spread over the entire life span. All these activities are governed by the mind. The subtle, as well as imperceptible, thoughts and feelings arising in the mind determine the nature and direction of human actions.

The mind is one of the most powerful organs in the human body. It regulates all the functions of all other organs. When our minds are unstable or don't function properly, they affect the whole functioning of our bodies. Being both physically and emotionally fit is the key to success in all aspects of life. All human beings need to be aware of the consequences of mental illness. All people must give utmost importance to keeping their minds healthy. They should be careful about their minds, just as they are conscious of keeping their physical bodies healthy.

By fitness of the mind, we refer to a state of psychological well-being. It reflects a positive sense of how we feel, think, and act, thereby improving our ability to enjoy life. It contributes to the inner capacity for self-determination. It is an active, positive word that casts off any negative thoughts that come to mind. This term "mental fitness" is increasingly being used by psychologists, mental health practitioners, schools, organisations, and the general population to denote logical thinking, clear comprehension, and reasoning ability.

We can't separate mental and physical health from each other. Both are really very important. A person is considered fit and healthy if his or her mental and physical health are balanced and function properly. Thus, everyone needs to change their minds first. If our minds function properly, we find automatic changes in our bodies. Everyone in this world has to work towards achieving a balance between mental and physical well-being and get the necessary help when either of them becomes unsteady.

Write critically on the given topics. 

a. The existence of God

According to the different religions, religious leaders, and people in the world, the existence of God is understood or believed to be a reality. They don't compromise on this statement. However, I think that the reality of the judgements that believers make about God's existence considerably varies and divides into different classes. All these religious claims depend on the understanding and beliefs of the people. Religious leaders are quite sure about their sources of information about the existence of God. If anyone tries to go against them or claim a question about the existence of the almighty God, they start showing their aggression against them. For these religious leaders, the existence of God is right, and God is the only hope for human beings' survival.

As in my case too, whenever I feel myself guilty, I ask for excuses from God. Though I haven't seen God, the fear of God always hovers in my mind. The concept of God always prevents me from doing the wrong things. The sense of God makes me walk on the paths of moral standards. My parents taught me religious things while I was a child. I got to know about our gods in different forms. I worship God every single day and have keen faith in the existence of God. For me, God is the most powerful entity who is both the creator and protector of the entire world and all living beings. God knows everything and goes beyond everything. God is present everywhere. I don't have any proof of God's existence, but I believe in it.

Here in this world, people debate the existence of the almighty God. There is no proof behind God's existence, but people have keen faith in his existence. The majority of people are on the side of the existence of God, as most people in the world are connected with religions. Disbelievers and non-religious people are ready to die but not ready to accept the existence of God. Most people in the world feel good when they hear about the greatness of God. At a time of crisis in humanity, people try to ask for help from the almighty God. For them, God is the only hope for the well-being of human beings.

b. Religion influences ethics and morality

By religion, we mean a belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief. Religion is the main source that forms a moral foundation for billions of people throughout the world. Being religious or having a belief in God is necessary to be moral and have good values in life. Religion influences the ethics and morality of the people.

In the present world, most people are connected to religions. From birth to death, people involve themselves in religious activities. All these three terms—religion, ethics, and morality—move together. Religion and ethical qualities are firmly associated with one another.

Religion can make people feel good about themselves by making them feel that they are part of a larger culture. The self-esteem of all religious people is very high, and they are mentally strong too. Religion promotes good morals and ethics. It always teaches us knowledge regarding forgiveness. It instills internal courage to do the right things in life.

Religion keeps people within moral and ethnic bounds. It inculcates strong beliefs about virtue, morality, fear of God, sin, and karma, or divine justice, in people. If a large number of people still believe in good values and virtue, it is because they believe in the rule of God and the promise of the scriptures. Every religion teaches its followers to cultivate virtue, follow the law of God, and lead their lives righteously. Thus, religions are the real moral guardians of the world. Religions ensure that the world does not fall into chaos and moral confusion. In the absence of religions, it will be difficult for people to keep their faith in the virtue of righteous living. Thus, religion influences morality and ethics. It always promotes virtue, morality, and good values.

GRAMMAR  

A. Notice the use of used to in the following text .

I was a young girl in the 1960s. My friends and I used to do a lot of things which shocked our parents. We used to do things our mothers never did. We used to cut our hair, we used to wear short skirts. We used to sing songs but did not use to dance. 

Used to + infinitive' is used to talk about a repeated action, state or situation in the past which has now changed.

Now, rewrite the following sentences using ‘used to’. You can make an affirmative/ negative statement or a question.

a. I/live in a flat when I was a child.

I used to live in a flat when I was a child

b. She/love eating chocolate but now she hates it.

She used to love eating chocolate but now she hates it.

c. He/go to fishing in the summer?

Did he use to go fishing in the summer?

d. My sister/play tennis when she was at school.

My sister used to play tennis when she was at school.

e. He/play football every weekend?

Did he use to play football every weekend?

f. My grandfather/speak five languages.

My grandfather used to speak five languages.

g. I/not hate school from the beginning.

I did not use to hate school from the beginning.

h. You/live in Kathmandu?

Did you use to live in Kathmandu?

i. He/play Dandibiyo when he was a small child.

He used to play Dandibiyo when he was a small child.

j. She/wear a frock when she was small but nowadays she wears jeans.

She used to wear a frock when she was small but nowadays she wears jeans.

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Unit 16: Critical Thinking Complete Exercises

By Suraj Chaudhary

August 3, 2023

This article has all the exercises of unit 16 of class 11’s English, Critical Thinking (What Is The Soul?)

Ways with words

A. the words in the crossword puzzle are from the text. find them from the text to solve the puzzle based on the meaning clues given below..

• unquestionable, impossible to doubt →  indubitable
• never done or known before →  unprecedented
• emergence or origination emanation
• obviously or clearly evidently
• impossible to achieve or overcome →  insuperable
• moved with a violent, irregular action →  agitated
• appropriate or suitable →  apt
• force back →  repel
• conservative →  orthodox
• up to now →  hitherto

B. Find the words from the text that mean the following.

a. misleading or illusionary ( deceptive ) b. in a natural state; not yet processed or refined ( crude ) c. a mystical horse like animal with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead ( unicorn ) d. never dying or decaying ( immortal ) e. come to an end; stop ( cease ) f. to activate or put into motion ( actuate )

Comprehension

Answer these questions..

a. What’s the difference between the body and the soul? → The body exists in time and space whereas the soul exists in time only. In simple words, the body is a visible entity whereas the soul is not visible.

b. What do you understand by the psychologists’ saying that there is no such thing as mind? → Psychologists believe that there is no existence of the mind as they study mental processes and human behaviors by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and the environment.

c. How can a mental activity be reduced to physical activity? → Mental activity can be reduced to physical activity by saying the mind is just an emotion of the body which is really an elaborate scientific construction.

d. How are mind and body related? → Mind and body are related as they are merely convenient ways of collecting and organizing events inside a man’s head into two groups according to causal relations.

e. What is the relation between mind and memory? Does memory survive a person’s death? → Memory is the most essential characteristic of the mind. No, memory doesn’t survive a person’s death because it is connected with a certain kind of brain structure that decays at death. Thus, memory also dies.

f. How is our power on the earth’s surface entirely dependent upon the sun? → Our power on the earth’s surface is entirely dependent upon the sun as it warms our seas, regulates our weather patterns, and gives energy to the growing green plants that provide the food and oxygen for life on Earth.

Critical Thinking

a. Do you believe that soul really exists? Write your arguments in support of your answer. → I believe that souls do exist. Have you ever imagined your own death? Have you ever thought that what happens after the incident that the world calls death? Could you ever convince yourself that your existence on this planet earth would be finished once you die? I couldn’t ever convince myself with the fact that I’ll be finished once I die. Death would cause the degradation of my physical body but it’s just unimaginable that I will too get over once the death occurs. This “I” is nothing but the soul. I know that the science that we’re familiar with hasn’t proved the existence of souls yet. But we shouldn’t be hopeless. The boundary of science is expanding day by day. Even the fans and lights that we use every day were once unimaginable but we know that today they exist. There are new fields added to science every day. Some of the fields that have tried to progress in this topic are metaphysics, parapsychology, etc. As far as ancient science is concerned, it had proved the existence of the soul long ago. It also developed methods by which one can experience one’s soul. But anyway, I hope that there would be a day when modern science will too prove the existence of the soul.

b. If you want to change your body, you first have to change your mind. Discuss. → I support the statement that “If you want to change your body, you first have to change your mind.” Psychologists say our “self-talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine. The problem is that many people simply aren’t aware of how destructive their thoughts are. The thing that precedes our behavior is a thought, and we sometimes aren’t good at getting in touch with our thoughts. Let me take my fitness example. The first step in charting the right course to fitness is to recognize how my thoughts are undermining my exercise plans. The second step is to challenge the negative thinking – and there’s certainly no shortage of that when it comes to exercise. It can be tough for beginners to master the skills necessary to adhere to an exercise plan, but give it time. If I could stick it out for six months, it starts to become a part of who I am versus what I do. Plus, I’ll probably see some positive results that can motivate me to keep at it. Among them: better muscle tone, feeling stronger and more fit, weight loss, improved mood, and better sleep.

Write critically on the given topics.

A. the existence of god.

Answer: The existence of God is foundational to the study of theology. The Bible does not seek to prove God’s existence but rather takes it for granted. Scripture expresses a strong doctrine of a natural revelation: the existence and attributes of God are evident from the creation itself, even though sinful human beings suppress and distort their natural knowledge of God. The dominant question in the Old and New Testaments is not whether God is, but rather who God is. Philosophers both Christian and non-Christian have offered a wide range of arguments for God’s existence, and the discipline of natural theology (what can be known or proven about God from nature alone) is flourishing today. Some philosophers, however, have proposed that belief in God is rationally justified even without theistic arguments or evidence. Meanwhile, professing atheists have offered arguments against God’s existence; the most popular is the argument from evil, which contends that the existence and extent of evil in the world gives us good reason not to believe in God. In response, Christian thinkers have developed various theodicies, which seek to explain why God is morally justified in permitting the evils we observe. If theology is the study of God and his works, then the existence of God is as foundational to theology as the existence of rocks is to geology. Two basic questions have been raised regarding belief in God’s existence: (1) Is it true? (2) Is it rationally justified (and if so, on what grounds)? The second is distinct from the first because a belief can be true without being rationally justified (e.g., someone might irrationally believe that he’ll die on a Thursday, a belief that turns out by chance to be true). Philosophers have grappled with both questions for millennia. In this essay, we will consider what the Bible says in answer to these questions, before sampling the answers of some influential Christian thinkers.

A. Rewrite the following sentences using ‘used to’. You can make an affirmative/ negative statement or a question.

a. I/live in a flat when I was a child. → I used to live in a flat when I was a child.

b. She/love eating chocolate but now she hates it. → She used to love eating chocolate but now she hates it.

c. He/go to fishing in the summer? → Did he use to go fishing in the summer?

d. My sister/play tennis when she was at school. → My sister used to play tennis when she was at school.

e. He/play football every weekend? → Did he use to play football every weekend?

f. My grandfather/speak five languages. → My grandfather used to speak five languages.

g. I/not hate school from the beginning. → I did not use to hate school from the beginning.

h. You/live in Kathmandu? → Did he use to live in Kathmandu?

i. He/play Dandibiyo when he was a small child. → He used to play Dandibiyo when he was a small child.

j. She/wear a frock when she was small but nowadays she wears jeans. → She used to wear a frock when she was small but nowadays she wears jeans.

B. Write a short paragraph describing your past habits.

→ For five years, I lived with my uncle. I used to begin my regular tasks in the mornings at my uncle’s home. Despite having a full-time job at home, I used to strive for first place in my class. My instructors utilized locally accessible materials to make their lessons successful, despite the fact that my school lacked enough resources. They’d cheer us up in class by being nice. Project work was assigned by our English instructor. It proved to be very beneficial to our academic endeavors.

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Critical Thinking (What Is the Soul?)

Ways with words

Find the words from the text that mean the following. The first letter is given.

• misleading or illusionary → deceptive
• in a natural state; not yet processed or refined → crude
• a mystical horse like animal with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead → unicorn
• never dying or decaying → immortal
• come to an end; stop → cease
• to activate or put into motion → actuate

Comprehension

Answer these questions.

a. What’s the difference between the body and the soul?

The difference between the body and the soul is that the body is physical and exists in time and space, while the soul is thought to be non-physical and exists in time only.

b. What do you understand by the psychologists’ saying that there is no such thing as mind?

The psychologists' saying that there is no such thing as mind refers to the idea that mental activities and experiences can be reduced to or explained by physical processes in the body.

c. How can a mental activity be reduced to a physical activity?

A mental activity can be reduced to a physical activity by explaining how it is produced by or related to physical processes in the body, such as brain activity or nervous system activity.

d. How are mind and body related?

Mind and body are related in that mental activities and experiences are thought to be produced by or related to physical processes in the body.

e. What is the relation between mind and memory? Does memory survive a person's death?

The relation between mind and memory is that memory is a mental process or activity that involves storing and retrieving information. Memory doesn't survive a person's death because it is connected with the brain which decays at death.

f. How is our power on the earth's surface entirely dependent upon the sun?

Our power on the earth's surface is dependent upon the sun because the sun is the source of energy for all life on Earth through photosynthesis and the warming of the Earth's surface.

Do you believe that soul really exists? Write your arguments in support of your answer

The concept of the soul is a complex and multifaceted idea that has been debated by philosophers, theologians, and scientists for centuries. It is often associated with religious or spiritual traditions, but it has also been a subject of philosophical and scientific inquiry.

Arguments for the existence of the soul:

• Religious and spiritual beliefs often posit the existence of an immortal and incorporeal essence that animates the body, known as the soul.
• Dualism, the philosophical idea that mind and body are two separate entities, suggests that the soul is the non-physical component of a person.
• Some argue that consciousness cannot be fully explained by physical processes, and therefore must be the result of a non-physical soul.
• The subjective experiences of individuals, such as near-death experiences or mystical experiences, are sometimes seen as evidence for the existence of the soul.
• Some belief systems hold that the soul continues to exist after death, providing a basis for life after death.

Arguments against the existence of the soul:

• Scientific evidence, such as the study of the brain and its correlation with behavior and cognition, suggests that consciousness and mental processes can be fully explained by physical processes.
• Naturalistic explanations of existence, such as materialism, do not require the existence of a non-physical soul.
• The lack of empirical evidence for the existence of the soul and the abundance of evidence for physical explanations of consciousness and mental processes.
• The concept of the soul is often culturally specific and not universally accepted, leading to questions about its validity as a concept.
• The idea of the soul often relies on non-scientific and unverifiable assumptions, such as the existence of an afterlife.

Overall, the existence of the soul is a complex and controversial issue that has yet to be resolved. While some people believe in the existence of the soul as a non-physical aspect of a person that may survive the death of the body, others view it as a metaphysical or dualistic concept that is not supported by scientific evidence. Still others may view it as an open question that cannot be definitively proven or disproven at this time. Ultimately, whether or not one believes in the existence of the soul is a matter of personal belief and cannot be definitively proven or disproven.

If you want to change your body, you first have to change your mind. Discuss

The idea that changing one's mind can lead to changes in one's body is a common theme in psychology and personal development literature. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes can influence our physical and emotional well-being, and that changing these mental states can lead to changes in our bodies and our behavior.

One way that changing one's mind can lead to changes in one's body is through the power of suggestion or belief. If a person believes that they can change their body in a certain way, they may be more likely to take actions that support this change and to feel motivated and empowered to make the necessary changes. For example, if a person believes that they can become more physically fit or lose weight, they may be more likely to exercise regularly and to make healthier dietary choices. These behaviors, in turn, can lead to physical changes in the body, such as increased muscle mass or weight loss.

Another way that changing one's mind can lead to changes in one's body is through the influence of emotions and stress on physical health. Our emotional states and stress levels can have a significant impact on our bodies, and changing our emotional states or reducing our stress levels can lead to physical changes in the body. For example, if a person is able to reduce their stress levels or improve their emotional well-being, they may experience improvements in physical symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, or digestive problems.

Overall, the idea that changing one's mind can lead to changes in one's body is based on the recognition that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions can have a significant impact on our physical health and well-being. By changing our minds and adopting more positive and empowering beliefs and attitudes, we may be able to make positive changes in our bodies and our lives.

Write critically on the topic, The existence of God

The existence of God is a topic that has been debated by philosophers, theologians, and scientists for centuries. It is a complex and multifaceted issue that involves a wide range of philosophical, scientific, and spiritual perspectives.

There are many arguments for and against the existence of God. Some people argue that the existence of God is the best explanation for the existence of the universe and the apparent design and order that it exhibits. They may point to the existence of seemingly irreducible complexity in the natural world, such as the intricate structure of cells and the fine-tuning of physical constants, as evidence that the universe must have been created or designed by an intelligent being. Others argue that the existence of God is incompatible with scientific evidence and that there are alternative naturalistic explanations for the observed complexity and order in the universe.

One of the main arguments against the existence of God is the problem of evil. This argument asserts that the existence of suffering and evil in the world is incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and all-powerful God. Some people argue that if God were truly good and all-powerful, he would prevent or eliminate suffering and evil, and the fact that suffering and evil exist suggests that God does not exist or is not good or all-powerful. Others argue that the existence of evil and suffering is not necessarily incompatible with the existence of God, and that theodicy, or the defense of God's goodness and justice in the face of evil, is a complex and multifaceted issue that cannot be fully resolved.

Overall, the existence of God is a complex and controversial topic that has yet to be conclusively proven or disproven.

Write critically on the topic, Religion influences ethics and morality

Religion has a significant influence on ethics and morality, as it often provides a framework for understanding and interpreting moral principles and values. Many religious traditions have codes of conduct or moral teachings that guide the behavior of their followers, and these teachings often shape the way that people understand and apply ethical principles.

One way that religion influences ethics and morality is through the provision of a moral authority or standard. Many religious traditions view their moral teachings as being based on divine revelation or the will of God, and they may argue that these teachings provide a higher or more objective standard of morality than human reason or preference. This can give religious believers a sense of certainty or conviction in their moral beliefs, and it can also provide a basis for moral judgment or criticism of others.

Religion can also influence ethics and morality through its impact on social norms and expectations. Many religious traditions have strong communities and social networks that provide support and guidance to their members, and these communities often have shared moral values and expectations. This can create a sense of social pressure or conformity to moral norms, and it can also contribute to the development of moral consensus or agreement within a religious community.

Overall, religion has a significant influence on ethics and morality, as it provides a framework for understanding and interpreting moral principles and values, and it has an impact on social norms and expectations. While religion is not the only source of moral guidance or authority, it plays an important role in shaping the way that many people understand and apply ethical principles in their lives.

Rewrite the following sentences using ‘used to’. You can make an affirmative/negative statement or a question

• I/live in a flat when I was a child. → I used to live in a flat when I was a child.
• She/love eating chocolate but now she hates it. → She used to love eating chocolate but now she hates it.
• He/go to fishing in the summer? → Did he used to go to fishing in the summer?
• My sister/play tennis when she was at school. → My sister used to play tennis when she was at school.
• He/play football every weekend? → Did he used to play football every weekend?
• My grandfather/speak five languages. → My grandfather used to speak five languages.
• I/not hate school from the beginning. → I didn't used to hate school from the beginning.
• You/live in Kathmandu? → Did you used to live in Kathmandu?
• He/play Dandibiyo when he was a small child. → He used to play Dandibiyo when he was a small child.
• She/wear a frock when she was small but nowadays she wears jeans. → She used to wear a frock when she was small but nowadays she wears jeans.

Write a short paragraph describing your past habits.

In the past, I had a number of habits that I no longer engage in. One of these habits was staying up late and sleeping in, which I did frequently during my college years. I also used to be a very irregular exerciser, only fitting in workouts when I had the time and motivation. Another past habit was procrastinating on tasks and projects, which I struggled with during my early career. These past habits have changed or evolved over time, and I no longer engage in them in the same way that I used to.

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Class 11 New Compulsory English Unit 16 Critical Thinking What Is the Soul? Exercise

Critical Thinking

                           What Is the Soul?

Ways with words A. The words in the crossword puzzle are from the text. Find them from the text to solve the puzzle based on the meaning clues given below.

Across Down 3. emergence or origination

1. unquestionable, impossible to doubt- Indubitable 5. impossible to achieve or overcome- Insuperable

2. never done or known before- Unprecedented 7. appropriate or suitable- Apt

4. obviously or clearly-Evidently 8. force back- Repel

6. moved with a violent, irregular action-Agitated 10. up to now- Hitherto

9. conservative-Orthodox

B. Find the words from the text that mean the following. The first letter is given. a. misleading or illusionary ( deceptive …………) b. in a natural state; not yet processed or refined ( crude       )                                                                                                                    c. a mystical horse like animal with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead ( unicorn ………) d. never dying or decaying ( immortal ……….) e. come to an end; stop ( cease ………..) f. to activate or put into motion ( actuate …………)

Comprehension Answer these questions.

a . What’s the difference between the body and the soul?

Ans: The body is in time and space, but the soul is in time only.  b. What do you understand by the psychologists’ saying that there is no such t hing as mind?

Ans: It is an attempt to reduce everything that seems to be mental activity to an activity of the body. c. How can a mental activity be reduced to a physical activity?

Ans: What we can say, on the basis of physics itself, is that what we have hitherto called our body is really an elaborate scientific construction not corresponding to any physical reality. The modern would-be materialist thus finds himself in a curious position, for, while he may with a certain degree of success reduce the activities of the mind to those of the body. d. How are mind and body related?

Ans: Mind is an emanation of body, and body is an invention of mind. e. What is the relation between mind and memory? Does memory survive a person’s death?

The most essential characteristic of mind is memory, and there is no reason whatever to suppose that the memory associated with a given person survives that person’s death. Indeed there is every reason to think the opposite, for memory is clearly connected with a certain kind of brain structure, and since this structure decays at death, there is every reason to suppose that memory also must cease. f. How is our power on the earth’s surface entirely dependent upon the sun?

Ans:  Our power on the earth’s surface entirely dependent upon the sun because we could hardly realize any of our wishes if the sun grew cold.

Critical thinking a. Do you believe that soul really exists? Write your arguments in support of your answer.

 Ans:     Yes, I believe that soul really exists. All over the world people hold strong faith in a divinity. This faith lies at the root of almost all established religions of our world. Numerous individuals have looked for an association with a higher or otherworldly force, and the followers of all creeds believe that this force, generally personified as the Supreme Being in the human image, has spread the word about itself through the interior profound or mysterious consciousness of some extraordinary messengers.

Common people give it the name God, and many philosophers call it the Cosmic Soul, from which all individual souls emerge. The truth about the spirit is among the main inquiries of life. Despite the fact that religions talk endlessly about its reality, there is also a large number of skeptics and agnostics who ask whether spirits really exist.

In my opinion, soul really exists because it keeps reminding us about our goals in life. When we go to sleep, we often have dreams, which we like to share with others. Speaking logically, if we are deep in sleep, then we cannot consciously know what happens there. And the question arises who then remembers what has happened in that dream. Surely, there must be some consciousness working at a higher level, beyond both conscious and unconscious states of mind. It means that our soul is awake whether we are asleep or awake.

Thus, we can conclude that our soul is permanent while our body is temporary. That is why religions believe that the soul departs after the death of a living body, becoming one with the Cosmic Soul – only to return in a new body. This eternal energy is our guardian, which guides us till our last breath.

b. If you want to change your body, you first have to change your mind. Discuss.

To balance our life, there should be a balance between your body and mind. It means that if you want to change your body, you first have to change your mind. It indicates the importance of mental health. 

The normal grown-up considers 60,000 contemplations each day. It is our musings that lead to our activities. We can be completely changed or adjusted by recharging our perspectives . To recharge our psyches we should zero in on that which is acceptable and unadulterated and empty those things into our brains until that which involved it already is weakened and in the end supplanted with the new. Whatever we center around gets greater.

Similarly, in the event that we center around those things we don’t need, they additionally increment. The state of our psyches is dictated by the eating regimen that we feed our mind, similarly as the state of bodies is controlled by the eating routine that we feed our stomachs.

Actually like our bodies, our psyches require exercise and rest just as sustenance to develop and look after wellness. Mental sustenance is the food you feed your psyche. When you get up toward the beginning of the day, start taking care of your psyche with positive extraordinary data. Data took care of to the psyche inside 15 minutes of enlivening is processed rapidly and proficiently.

Similarly as you have a lounge area to take care of your body, you need a lounge area to take care of your psyche. A position of isolation where you go each day when you alert.

Writing Write critically on the given topics. a. The existence of God

In the huge investigation of reasoning, a specific inquiry has perplexed even the most clever personalities. This inquiry is, “Does God exist?” Philosophers have thought about the response to this inquiry for quite a long time, each concocting their own contention and purposes for their reasoning. A foundation of discussion frequently utilized is Antony Flew’s story of the two adventurers, who discover a nursery so wonderful, that one of the pioneers is positive that there should be a landscaper watching out for it, regardless of whether he can’t be identified in any capacity. The other adventurer isn’t so effortlessly persuaded that a grounds-keeper exists by any means. This is a similarity for the theists, who put stock in God with no confirmation, and the agnostics, who can’t be persuaded of God’s presence on the grounds that there is no unmistakable.

One viewpoint comes from Sigmund Freud who accepted religion was set up due to the human need to have a sense of safety.  On the off chance that the skeptic utilized this viewpoint when reacting to the theist, his perspective would reflect this. He would ask the his kindred pioneer for what reason he has a sense of safety when he can pin the presence of the lovely nursery on the landscaper, rather than simply tolerating that the normal nursery is simply excellent. Another point of view that the skeptic voyager may utilize comes from Richard Dawkins who assembled his speculations from Charles Darwin and his hypothesis of normal choice. Dawkins dismisses any hypothesis that has God as a maker since he trusts Darwin’s speculations of development which has no requirement for God to exist.

b. Religion influences ethics and morality

Religion, ethics and morality go together. Religion and ethical quality are firmly associated with one another. What is acceptable is additionally willed by God. The satisfaction of God’s will and the exhibition of good activity, thusly, are two parts of a similar cycle. Both profound quality and religion are interior and worried about a higher law which remains far beyond the circle of the state and outside state control.

Ethical quality readies the route for the propagation of strict convictions while religion builds up ethical quality with its extraordinary authorizations. Sure of the ethical fundamentals are clarified as having an extraordinary beginning. Salvation and blessedness are deciphered as far as the person’s connection to the ethical beliefs.

Virtues showed up at by man over the span of living are appropriated by and consolidated into religion. In joining these qualities, religion fortifies and returns them to individuals in a refined and solidified structure. The conviction that they came from God gave them more prominent restricting force. 

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Ncert solutions for class 11 english chapter-wise – download free pdf (updated for 2023-24).

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English has various chapters, including poetry and prose, with exercise-wise questions according to the English syllabus. Each and every question from the NCERT Class 11 English textbooks – Woven Words (Elective Book), Hornbill (Core Book) and Snapshots (Supplementary Book) is covered in the solutions. NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English are solved by highly knowledgeable experts in a descriptive manner, as per the latest CBSE syllabus and guidelines.

In our competitive era, it is important for the students of Class 11 to prepare themselves to face the exam with confidence. Students must prepare well and possess a clear understanding of various concepts covered in the textbook for a good score. Here, we provide you with the most reliable BYJU’S NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English to help students gain in-depth knowledge of important concepts and score well in the exams.

BYJU’S NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English are curated in an easy-to-understand manner by our panel of experienced teachers. Referring to these solutions, Class 11 students would have a great learning experience, which would help them to face their exams competently. The solutions to the NCERT textbook questions are explained in detail to provide better conceptual knowledge to students. The students can download the Class 11 English NCERT Solutions PDF from the links provided below, and practising these questions before the exam will help you stay ahead of your peers in class.

NCERT Solutions of Class 11 English

Here, the students can access the links of chapter-wise NCERT Class 11 English Solutions of the Elective Book Woven Words , Core Book Hornbill and Supplementary Book Snapshots .

Woven Words Textbook Solutions:

NCERT’s textbook, Woven Words, includes short stories, poetry, and essays that follow the CBSE curriculum. Students must pay close attention to these chapters to grasp the important points in each of them. BYJU’S NCERT Solutions provide answers to every textbook question in simple terms, with the goal of assisting students in acing their exams.

Core Book Textbook Hornbill Solutions:

Hornbill has eight chapters dedicated to reading skills in its core book. It is essential that students read the Class 11 English NCERT Solutions to understand the main points in each chapter. Students’ grammatical and literary skills would improve using these answers. The faculty at BYJU’S prepare these answers concentrating on offering the greatest online study material to the students.

Supplementary Textbook Snapshots Solutions:

NCERT’s Snapshots Supplementary textbook has eight chapters. During class hours, students may find it difficult to understand the gist of each chapter. BYJU’S subject matter experts create solutions for this reason, allowing students to ace final exams without stress. The solutions are available in both an online and offline format, and students can access them for free and without any constraints. The  Class 11 NCERT English Book Question Answer can be downloaded for free to gain an idea of how to answer questions efficiently.

Key Features of BYJU’S NCERT Class 11 English Solutions

A few important features of BYJU’S NCERT English Class 11 Solutions are mentioned below:

• All the chapters of the NCERT Class 11 English textbook are covered extensively.
• Each solution is elaborated comprehensively to provide a better understanding of important concepts to the Class 11 students.
• The PDF format of solutions can be downloaded and used offline, anywhere and at any time.
• NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English are provided with a free download option. It can be accessed by the students while studying the chapters.

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CBSE Class 11 English Elective Syllabus for 2023-24

Reading comprehension (25 marks), two unseen passages and a poem.

1. 12 out of 15 questions from a literary or discursive passage of about 950-1000 words.

2. 8 questions to test interpretation and appreciation of a poem of about 10-12 lines.

3. 5 out of 7 questions from a case-based passage (with visual input- statistical data, chart etc.) of 100-120 words to test interpretation.

Creative Writing Skills (15 Marks)

4. An Essay on an argumentative/discursive/reflective/descriptive topic, leading to creative rendering, forming and defending of opinions, to be answered in 120-150 words. (5 marks)

5. Article on one out of two topics to be answered in 120-150 words. Contemporary topical issues to be a part of Article writing. (5 marks)

6. Speech on one out of two topics to be answered in 120-150 words. Contemporary topical issues to be a part of Speech writing. (5 marks)

This section will have variety of assessment items including Multiple Choice Questions, Objective Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions and Long Answer Type Questions to assess comprehension, analysis, interpretation and extrapolation beyond the text.

Book-Woven Words

7. Reference to the Context i. One Prose extract out of two to assess comprehension, Literary, appreciation and inference. ii. One Poetry extract out of two to assess comprehension, Literary, appreciation and inference. (5+5=10 Marks)

8. Two Short Answer Question out of three to be answered in 30-40 words to assess understanding, analysis and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. (2×2=4 marks)

9. Two Short Answer Question out of three to be answered in 50-60 words to assess understanding, analysis and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. (3×2=6marks)

Arms and the Man – [Drama]

10. Two Long Answer Questions out of three to be answered in 80-100 words to appreciate characters, events and episodes. Questions to provide analytical responses using incidents, events, themes as reference points. (5×2=10 marks)

11. One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 30-40 words to critically appreciate characters, events, episodes and interpersonal relationships and to form their opinions with reference to content, events and episode. (2 marks)

12. One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 50-60 words to assess understanding, analysis and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. (3 marks)

13. One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words to test literary appreciation and to draw inferences. Questions should elicit creative responses and develop ability to form opinions. (5 marks)

Seminar (20 Marks)

• Presentation – book review /a play /a short story/a novel/novella (tale, table, parable) to be followed by a question answer session.
• Poetry reading to be followed by interpretative tasks based on close reading and literary analysis of the text.
• Critical review of a film or a play.
• Conducting a theatre workshop to be followed by a discussion

Prescribed Books:

1. Text book: Woven Words published by NCERT

2. Fiction: The Old Man and the Sea (Novel unabridged) by Ernest Hemingway

3. Drama: Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

Book-Woven Words – Short Stories

• The Lament -Anton Chekhov
• A Pair of Mustachios -Mulk Raj Anand
• The Rocking-horse Winner- D.H. Lawrence
• The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
• Pappachi’s Moth
• The Third and FinalContinent

Book-Woven Words – Poetry

• The Peacock- Sujata Bhatt
• Let me Not to the Marriage of True Minds William Shakespeare
• Coming- Philip Larkin
• Telephone Conversation – Wole Soyinka
• The World is tooMuch With Us
• Mother Tongue
• Hawk Roosting
• Ode to a Nightingale

Book-Woven Words-Essays

• My Three Passions
• Patterns of Creativity
• Tribal Verse
• What is a Good Book?

CBSE Class 11 Syllabus for English Core 2023-24

Section a: reading skills, i reading comprehension through unseen passage: 18 marks.

1. One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation inference and vocabulary. The passage may be factual, descriptive or literary.

2. One unseen case-based passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts etc.

Note: The combined word limit for both the passages will be 600-750. Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked.

3. Note Making and Summarization based on a passage of approximately 200-250 words.

i. Note Making: 5 Marks

• Numbering and indenting
• Key/glossary

ii. Summary (up to 50 words): 3 Marks

V. Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  (23 Marks)

II. Grammar: 7 Marks 4. Questions on Gap filling (Tenses, Clauses) 5. Questions on re-ordering/transformation of sentences

III. Creative Writing Skills: 16 Marks

6. Short Writing Tasks

Classified Advertisements up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered (3 Marks: Format : 1 / Content : 1 / Expression : 1)

7. Short Writing Task

Poster up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered.(3marks:Format : 1 / Content : 1 / Expression : 1)

8. Long Writing task:

Speech in 120-150 words based on verbal / visual cues related to contemporary / age-appropriate topic. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2)\

9. Long Writing Task:

Debate based on visual/verbal inputs in 120-150 words, thematically related to contemporary, topical issues. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2)

Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Textbook

VI. Reference to the Context

10. One Poetry extract out of two from the book Hornbill to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation. (3×1=3 Marks)

11. One Prose extract out of two from the book Hornbill to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation. (3×1=3 Marks)

12. One prose extract out of two from the book Snapshots to assess comprehension, interpretation and analysis. (4×1=4 Marks)

13. Two Short answer type question (one from Prose and one from Poetry from the book Hornbill), out of four, to be answered in 40-50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. (3×2=6 Marks)

14. One Short answer type question, from the book Snapshots, to be answered I n 40- 50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done. (3×1=3 Marks)

15. One Long answer type question, from Prose/Poetry Hornbill, to be answered in 120-150 words. Questions can be based on incident / theme / passage / extract / event as reference points to assess extrapolation beyond and across the text. The question will elicit analytical and evaluative response from student. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done. (1×6=6 Marks)

16. One Long answer type question, based on the chapters from the book Snapshots to be answered in 120-150 words to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide evaluative and analytical responses using incidents, events, themes as reference points. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done. (1×6=6 Marks)

Prescribed Books

1. Hornbill:  English Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

• The Portrait of a Lady (Prose)
• A Photograph (Poem)
• “We’re Not Afraid to Die… if we can be together
• Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues •The Laburnum Top (Poem)
• The Voice of the Rain (Poem) •Childhood (Poem)
• The Adventure
• Silk Road (Prose)
• Father to Son

2. Snapshots:  Supplementary Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

• The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse (Prose)
• The Address (Prose)
• Mother’s Day (Play)
• Birth ( Prose)
• The Tale of Melon City

Internal Assessment for CBSE Class 11 English Core 2023-24

• Assessment of Listening Skills – 05 marks
• Assessment of Speaking Skills – 05 Marks
• Project Work – 10 Marks

Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English

Where can i get the ncert solutions for class 11 english for free.

You can get the NCERT 11 English  Solutions for free from BYJU’S. The NCERT textbook questions are answered in a comprehensive manner by the teachers at BYJU’S based on the latest CBSE guidelines. The PDF download links are provided through which the students can access the answers anywhere and at any time.

List the advantages of using the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English from BYJU’S.

There are numerous advantages of using the NCERT 11 English Solutions from BYJU’S. A few of these include the following: 1. Students obtain a strong foundation of basic concepts in all the subjects. 2. In-depth knowledge of each concept is promoted among the students as per the CBSE English syllabus. 3. Students become strong with grammatical and linguistic skills. 4. The marks weightage of each chapter can be easily understood by the students. 5. By regular practice, students will be able to score well in the annual exam

Can the students rely on NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English?

Yes, the students can rely on the  11th English NCERT Solutions as it provides numerous questions for the students to practice. Each topic from the book is presented and described in a unique way so that all the topics from the textbook are covered. They explain a particular concept in different ways so that the students will be able to answer the different questions that appear in the annual exam.

Does BYJU’S provide the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English for free?

Yes, students can access and download the solutions in PDF format. Students who are not able to answer the exercise questions in the textbook can refer to these solutions. They are designed by our faculty in the best way possible to make students’ exam preparation for Class 11 easier.

Are the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English helpful for the students?

The exercise-wise questions in the NCERT textbook help the students grasp concepts more easily and score higher marks in tests and exams. Students can practise using the Class 11 English NCERT Book Solutions , which will help them perform better in higher levels of education. This would further help in building a strong hold on the language.

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Class 11 English Notes: Guide & Summary 2080

Section I : Language Development

Unit 1 Education First

Unit 2 Communication : Freewriting

Unit 3 Media and Society

Unit 4 History and Culture

Unit 5 Life and Love 

Unit 6 Health and Exercise

Unit 7 Foresters without Diplomas

Unit 8 Humour and Satire

Unit 9 Democracy and Human Rights

Unit 10 The Tattered Blanket 

Unit 11 Arts and creation

Unit 12 Fantasy 

Unit 13 Mahabir Pun

Unit 14 Power and Politics

Unit 15 War and Peace

Unit 16 Critical Thinking

Unit 17 Globalization and Diaspora

Unit 18 Immigration and Identity

Unit 19 Travel and Tourism

Unit 20 Science and Technology

Section II : Literature

The Selfish Giant Exercise

The Oval Portrait Exercise

God Sees the Truth but Waits Exercise

The Wish : Exercise

Civil Peace : Questions Answers

Two Little Soldiers : Exercise

An Astrologer's Day : Exercise  

Corona Says : Exercise

A Red, Red Rose : Exercise

All the world’s a stage : Exercise 

Who are you little I? : Exercise  

The Gift in Wartime : Exercise  

One Act Plays:

Trifles Exercise 

Trifles Deatailed summary 

A Sunny Morning : Exercise

Refund Exercise 

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Critical thinking definition

Critical thinking, as described by Oxford Languages, is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement.

Active and skillful approach, evaluation, assessment, synthesis, and/or evaluation of information obtained from, or made by, observation, knowledge, reflection, acumen or conversation, as a guide to belief and action, requires the critical thinking process, which is why it's often used in education and academics.

Some even may view it as a backbone of modern thought.

However, it's a skill, and skills must be trained and encouraged to be used at its full potential.

People turn up to various approaches in improving their critical thinking, like:

• Developing technical and problem-solving skills
• Engaging in more active listening
• Actively questioning their assumptions and beliefs
• Seeking out more diversity of thought
• Opening up their curiosity in an intellectual way etc.

Is critical thinking useful in writing?

Critical thinking can help in planning your paper and making it more concise, but it's not obvious at first. We carefully pinpointed some the questions you should ask yourself when boosting critical thinking in writing:

• What information should be included?
• Which information resources should the author look to?
• What degree of technical knowledge should the report assume its audience has?
• What is the most effective way to show information?
• How should the report be organized?
• How should it be designed?
• What tone and level of language difficulty should the document have?

Usage of critical thinking comes down not only to the outline of your paper, it also begs the question: How can we use critical thinking solving problems in our writing's topic?

Let's say, you have a Powerpoint on how critical thinking can reduce poverty in the United States. You'll primarily have to define critical thinking for the viewers, as well as use a lot of critical thinking questions and synonyms to get them to be familiar with your methods and start the thinking process behind it.

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Compulsory English - XI NEB Guide [Summary & Exercise Class 11]

Compulsory english grade - 11 notes of all chapters.

The compulsory English book for grade 11 has been designed, considering the students' overall skill of English language development. It is divided into two sections: Section - I Language development and Section -II Literature.

In This Article, we have organized all the reading text, Summaries and Question answers along with all the required exercises for the grade - 11 Compulsory English curricula. Here you can find all the exercises and summaries for your best reading experience. All chapter English note for class 11 presents the summary and exercise of NEB English.

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A Deep Dive into 10 Thought-Provoking Critical Thinking Exercises

Today, information bombards us from all directions, and the ability to think critically has become a paramount skill. Beyond the rote memorization of facts, critical thinking exercises involve the analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information to make informed decisions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore ten engaging and effective critical thinking exercises designed to enhance cognitive abilities, foster intellectual agility, and contribute to overall cognitive excellence.

List of Critical Thinking Exercises: 

1. socratic questioning: unlocking wisdom through dialogue.

The Socratic method, with its roots in ancient philosophy, serves as a foundational exercise for critical thinking. It involves posing open-ended questions stimulating thoughtful dialogue and exploring complex topics. The exercise encourages individuals to engage in structured discussions, challenging assumptions, and dissecting various perspectives on a chosen subject matter.

Exercise: Organize or participate in Socratic discussion groups where participants tackle topics ranging from ethical dilemmas to societal issues. The goal is to foster an environment where thoughtful questioning leads to a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

2. Brain Teasers and Puzzles: Nurturing Analytical Thinking

Solving puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers is a classic exercise for enhancing problem-solving skills and developing cognitive flexibility. Engaging in these activities challenges the mind, fostering creativity and adaptability.

Exercise: Dedicate regular time to solving Sudoku, crosswords, or logic puzzles. These exercises provide mental stimulation and improve memory, concentration, and logical reasoning.

3. Debate Club Participation: Sharpening Persuasive and Analytical Skills

Joining a debate club provides a platform to practice constructing persuasive arguments, critically evaluating opposing viewpoints, and refining communication skills. The exercise encourages individuals to think on their feet, respond to counterarguments, and strengthen their ability to convey ideas convincingly.

Exercise: Actively participate in structured debates on topics ranging from current affairs to philosophical dilemmas. This fosters the development of not only critical thinking but also effective communication.

4. Case Study Analysis: Applying Critical Thinking to Real-World Scenarios

Analyzing real or hypothetical case studies allows individuals to apply critical thinking exercises to assess situations and propose effective solutions. This exercise mimics the problem-solving demands of various professions and prepares individuals to think critically in real-world contexts.

Exercise: Review business case studies, legal scenarios, or medical cases, identifying key issues and recommending strategic approaches. This hands-on approach enhances decision-making skills.

5. Concept Mapping: Visualizing Complex Ideas for Better Understanding

Creating visual representations of ideas, relationships, and hierarchies through concept mapping enhances understanding and promotes analytical thinking. This exercise encourages individuals to see the interconnectedness of concepts and improves visual-spatial thinking.

Exercise: Utilize mind maps or concept maps to illustrate complex concepts or plan projects. This visual approach aids in organizing thoughts, identifying relationships between ideas, and enhancing overall comprehension.

6. Decision-Making Simulations: Learning Through Virtual Scenarios

Participation in decision-making simulations replicates real-world scenarios, encouraging thoughtful analysis and strategic thinking. This exercise allows individuals to make decisions within a controlled environment, experiencing the consequences of their choices.

Exercise: Explore online simulations or business strategy games that require strategic decision-making. These simulations provide a risk-free environment for learning and testing different decision-making approaches.

7. Read Diverse Perspectives: Broadening Horizons through Literature

Exposure to a variety of perspectives, cultures, and ideologies through literature and diverse media broadens understanding and encourages critical thinking. This exercise prompts individuals to consider alternative viewpoints and challenges preconceived notions.

Exercise: Read books, and articles, or watch documentaries from authors with differing viewpoints. This exposure to diverse perspectives fosters empathy, cultural awareness, and a more nuanced understanding of the world.

8. Critical Writing Exercises: Articulating Coherent Arguments

Developing analytical writing skills involves articulating coherent arguments and supporting them with evidence, fostering clarity and logical reasoning. This exercise enhances the ability to express complex thoughts in a structured and persuasive manner.

Exercise: Engage in writing essays or analyses on thought-provoking topics. Focus on constructing compelling arguments with evidence-based reasoning. This exercise not only hones critical thinking exercises but also improves written communication.

9. Ethical Dilemma Deliberation: Exploring Morality and Decision-Making

Delving into ethical dilemmas requires individuals to examine the moral implications of decisions, considering multiple ethical frameworks. This exercise encourages individuals to think critically about the consequences of their actions on both a personal and societal level.

Exercise: Engage in discussions and analyze ethical scenarios, exploring the ethical dimensions of various decisions. This exercise prompts individuals to consider the broader implications of their choices.

10. Data Analysis Challenges: Making Informed Decisions Based on Data

Enhancing quantitative critical thinking involves interpreting and drawing conclusions from data, promoting data literacy. This exercise empowers individuals to make informed decisions based on quantitative information.

Exercise: Work with datasets, analyze trends, and draw meaningful insights. Developing proficiency in data analysis enhances the ability to make evidence-based decisions in various contexts.

Conclusion:

Cultivating cognitive excellence through critical thinking exercises is a journey that requires active engagement in diverse exercises. The ten exercises presented in this guide offer a comprehensive range of activities to foster cognitive agility. From engaging in Socratic questioning to tackling ethical dilemmas and analyzing data, these exercises empower individuals to approach challenges with a discerning and analytical mindset. Embrace the journey of continuous intellectual development through these practical and stimulating critical thinking exercises, and witness the transformative power of a sharpened mind.

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Critical thinking is a skill that students develop gradually as they progress in school. While the skill becomes more important in higher grades, some students find it difficult to understand the concept of critical thinking .

The reason critical thinking can be difficult to grasp is because it requires students to set aside assumptions and beliefs to learn to think without bias or judgment.

Critical thinking involves suspending your beliefs to explore and question topics from a "blank page" point of view. It also involves the ability to distinguish fact from opinion when exploring a topic.

These exercises are designed to help develop critical thinking skills.

Critical Thinking Exercise 1: Tour Guide for an Alien

This exercise provides an opportunity to think outside your normal way of thinking.

Pretend that you have been assigned the task of conducting a tour for aliens who are visiting the earth and observing human life. You're riding along in a blimp, viewing the landscape below, and you float over a professional baseball stadium. One of the aliens looks down and is very confused by what he sees. You explain that there is a game going on and he asks several important questions.

• What is a game? 
• Why are there no female players?
• Why do people get so excited about watching other people play games?
• What is a team?
• Why can't the people in the seats go down on the field and join in?

If you try to answer these questions fully, it will quickly become apparent that we carry around certain assumptions and values. We support a certain team, for instance, because it makes us feel like we're a part of a community. This sense of community is a value that matters to some people more than others.

Furthermore, when trying to explain team sports to an alien, you have to explain the value we place on winning and losing.

When you think like an alien tour guide, you are forced to take a deeper look at the things we do and things we value. Sometimes they don't sound logical from the outside looking in.

Critical Thinking Exercise 2: Fact or Opinion

Do you think you know the difference between fact and opinion? It's not always easy to discern. When you visit websites, do you believe everything you read? The abundance of available information makes it more important than ever for students to develop critical thinking skills. Additionally, it's an important reminder that you must use trustworthy sources in your school work.

If you don't learn the difference between fact and opinion, you may end up reading and watching things that continue to reinforce beliefs and assumptions you already own.

For this exercise, read each statement and try to determine whether it sounds like a fact or an opinion. This can be completed alone or with a study partner .

• My mom is the best mom on earth.
• My dad is taller than your dad.
• My telephone number is difficult to memorize.
• The deepest part of the ocean is 35,813 feet deep.
• Dogs make better pets than turtles.
• Smoking is bad for your health.
• Eighty-five percent of all cases of lung cancer in the U.S. are caused by smoking.
• If you flatten and stretch out a Slinky toy it will be 87 feet long.
• Slinky toys are fun.
• One out of every one hundred American citizens is color blind.
• Two out of ten American citizens are boring.

You will probably find some of the statements easy to judge but other statements difficult. If you can effectively debate the truthfulness of a statement with your partner, then it's most likely an opinion.

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Critical thinking activities encourage individuals to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to develop informed opinions and make reasoned decisions. Engaging in such exercises cultivates intellectual agility, fostering a deeper understanding of complex issues and honing problem-solving skills for navigating an increasingly intricate world. Through critical thinking, individuals empower themselves to challenge assumptions, uncover biases, and constructively contribute to discourse, thereby enriching both personal growth and societal progress.

Critical thinking serves as the cornerstone of effective problem-solving, enabling individuals to dissect challenges, explore diverse perspectives, and devise innovative solutions grounded in logic and evidence. For engaging problem solving activities, read our article problem solving activities that enhance student’s interest.

What is Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is a 21st-century skill that enables a person to think rationally and logically in order to reach a plausible conclusion. A critical thinker assesses facts and figures and data objectively and determines what to believe and what not to believe. Critical thinking skills empower a person to decipher complex problems and make impartial and better decisions based on effective information.

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Critical thinking skills cultivate habits of mind such as strategic thinking, skepticism, discerning fallacy from the facts, asking good questions and probing deep into the issues to find the truth.

Importance of Acquiring Critical Thinking Skills

Acquiring critical thinking skills was never as valuable as it is today because of the prevalence of the modern knowledge economy. Today, information and technology are the driving forces behind the global economy. To keep pace with ever-changing technology and new inventions, one has to be flexible enough to embrace changes swiftly.

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Today critical thinking skills are one of the most sought-after skills by the companies. In fact, critical thinking skills are paramount not only for active learning and academic achievement but also for the professional career of the students. The lack of critical thinking skills catalyzes memorization of the topics without a deeper insight, egocentrism, closed-mindedness, reduced student interest in the classroom and not being able to make timely and better decisions.

Benefits of Critical Thinking Skills in Education

Certain strategies are more eloquent than others in teaching students how to think critically. Encouraging critical thinking in the class is indispensable for the learning and growth of the students. In this way, we can raise a generation of innovators and thinkers rather than followers. Some of the benefits offered by thinking critically in the classroom are given below:

• It allows a student to decipher problems and think through the situations in a disciplined and systematic manner
• Through a critical thinking ability, a student can comprehend the logical correlation between distinct ideas
• The student is able to rethink and re-justify his beliefs and ideas based on facts and figures
• Critical thinking skills make the students curious about things around them
• A student who is a critical thinker is creative and always strives to come up with out of the box solutions to intricate problems
• Critical thinking skills assist in the enhanced student learning experience in the classroom and prepares the students for lifelong learning and success
• The critical thinking process is the foundation of new discoveries and inventions in the world of science and technology
• The ability to think critically allows the students to think intellectually and enhances their presentation skills, hence they can convey their ideas and thoughts in a logical and convincing manner
• Critical thinking skills make students a terrific communicator because they have logical reasons behind their ideas

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11 Activities that Promote Critical Thinking in the Class

We have compiled a list of 11 activities that will facilitate you to promote critical thinking abilities in the students. We have also covered problem solving activities that enhance student’s interest in our another article. Click here to read it.

1. Worst Case Scenario

Divide students into teams and introduce each team with a hypothetical challenging scenario. Allocate minimum resources and time to each team and ask them to reach a viable conclusion using those resources. The scenarios can include situations like stranded on an island or stuck in a forest. Students will come up with creative solutions to come out from the imaginary problematic situation they are encountering. Besides encouraging students to think critically, this activity will enhance teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills of the students.

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2. If You Build It

It is a very flexible game that allows students to think creatively. To start this activity, divide students into groups. Give each group a limited amount of resources such as pipe cleaners, blocks, and marshmallows etc. Every group is supposed to use these resources and construct a certain item such as building, tower or a bridge in a limited time. You can use a variety of materials in the classroom to challenge the students. This activity is helpful in promoting teamwork and creative skills among the students.

It is also one of the classics which can be used in the classroom to encourage critical thinking. Print pictures of objects, animals or concepts and start by telling a unique story about the printed picture. The next student is supposed to continue the story and pass the picture to the other student and so on.

4. Keeping it Real

In this activity, you can ask students to identify a real-world problem in their schools, community or city. After the problem is recognized, students should work in teams to come up with the best possible outcome of that problem.

5. Save the Egg

Make groups of three or four in the class. Ask them to drop an egg from a certain height and think of creative ideas to save the egg from breaking. Students can come up with diverse ideas to conserve the egg like a soft-landing material or any other device. Remember that this activity can get chaotic, so select the area in the school that can be cleaned easily afterward and where there are no chances of damaging the school property.

6. Start a Debate

In this activity, the teacher can act as a facilitator and spark an interesting conversation in the class on any given topic. Give a small introductory speech on an open-ended topic. The topic can be related to current affairs, technological development or a new discovery in the field of science. Encourage students to participate in the debate by expressing their views and ideas on the topic. Conclude the debate with a viable solution or fresh ideas generated during the activity through brainstorming.

7. Create and Invent

This project-based learning activity is best for teaching in the engineering class. Divide students into groups. Present a problem to the students and ask them to build a model or simulate a product using computer animations or graphics that will solve the problem. After students are done with building models, each group is supposed to explain their proposed product to the rest of the class. The primary objective of this activity is to promote creative thinking and problem-solving skills among the students.

8. Select from Alternatives

This activity can be used in computer science, engineering or any of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classes. Introduce a variety of alternatives such as different formulas for solving the same problem, different computer codes, product designs or distinct explanations of the same topic.

Form groups in the class and ask them to select the best alternative. Each group will then explain its chosen alternative to the rest of the class with reasonable justification of its preference. During the process, the rest of the class can participate by asking questions from the group. This activity is very helpful in nurturing logical thinking and analytical skills among the students.

9. Reading and Critiquing

Present an article from a journal related to any topic that you are teaching. Ask the students to read the article critically and evaluate strengths and weaknesses in the article. Students can write about what they think about the article, any misleading statement or biases of the author and critique it by using their own judgments.

In this way, students can challenge the fallacies and rationality of judgments in the article. Hence, they can use their own thinking to come up with novel ideas pertaining to the topic.

10. Think Pair Share

In this activity, students will come up with their own questions. Make pairs or groups in the class and ask the students to discuss the questions together. The activity will be useful if the teacher gives students a topic on which the question should be based.

For example, if the teacher is teaching biology, the questions of the students can be based on reverse osmosis, human heart, respiratory system and so on. This activity drives student engagement and supports higher-order thinking skills among students.

11. Big Paper – Silent Conversation

Silence is a great way to slow down thinking and promote deep reflection on any subject. Present a driving question to the students and divide them into groups. The students will discuss the question with their teammates and brainstorm their ideas on a big paper. After reflection and discussion, students can write their findings in silence. This is a great learning activity for students who are introverts and love to ruminate silently rather than thinking aloud.

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Become a better critical thinker with these 7 critical thinking exercises

Critical thinking is a skill you can use in any situation. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or business executive, critical thinking can help you make better decisions and solve problems.

But learning critical thinking skills isn't always an easy task. Many tools, techniques, and strategies are available, and choosing the right one can be challenging. Vague suggestions on the internet like "read more" aren't very helpful, and elaborate business examples don’t apply to many of us.

As average problem-solvers, we need actionable thinking exercises to improve our critical thinking skills and enhance our thinking processes. Regularly performing exercises that specifically stretch our decision-making and reasoning skills is the most effective method of improving our thinking abilities.

This article will explore several exercises that will help you develop critical thinking skills. Whether you are preparing for an exam, making an influential decision for your business, or going about your daily life, these fun activities can build your reasoning skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

Boost your logical thinking skills and start practicing a critical mindset with these 10 critical thinking exercises.

A Quick Look at Critical Thinking

As a thoughtful learner, you likely already understand the basics of critical thinking, but here's a quick refresher.

Critical thinking involves analyzing problems or issues objectively and rationally. Critical thinkers are able to understand their own biases and assumptions, as well as those of others. They’re also able to see the world from a different point of view and understand how their experiences impact their thinking.

Developing critical thinking skills is essential because it allows us to see things from multiple perspectives, identify biases and errors in reasoning, and be open to possible solutions. Making informed decisions is easier when we have a better understanding of the world around us.

Why We Need to Practice Critical Thinking

We aren't born with critical thinking skills, and they don’t naturally develop beyond survival-level thinking. To master critical thinking, we must practice it and develop it over time.

However, learning to think critically isn't as easy as learning to ride a bicycle. There aren't any step-by-step procedures to follow or supportive guides to fall back on, and it is not taught in public schools consistently or reliably. To ensure students' success, teachers must know higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) and how to teach them, research says.

Unfortunately, although teachers understand the importance of HOTS and attempt to teach it, studies show that their capacity to measure students' HOTS is low. Educator and author Dr. Kulvarn Atwal says, "It seems that we are becoming successful at producing students who are able to jump through hoops and pass tests."

As critical thinking skills become more important in higher grades, some students find it challenging to understand the concept of critical thinking. To develop necessary thinking skills, we must set aside our assumptions and beliefs. This allows us to explore and question topics from a "blank page" point of view and distinguish fact from opinion.

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7 Critical Thinking Exercises To Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills

The good news is that by assessing, analyzing, and evaluating our thought processes, we can improve our skills. Critical thinking exercises are key to this improvement. Our critical thinking builds and improves with regular practice, just like a muscle that gets stronger with use.

If you want to become a better critical thinker , here are some critical thinking exercises to try:

Exercise #1: The Ladder of Inference

You can exercise your critical thinking skills by using the Ladder of Inference model . This thinking model was developed by renowned organizational psychologist Chris Argyris. Each rung on the ladder of inference represents a step you take to arrive at your conclusions.

The decision-making process starts when we are faced with a problem or situation. As soon as we observe something problematic or important, we presume what is causing it, and then we use that assumption to draw conclusions. Based on those conclusions, we take action.

For example, say you're at a party and see a friend across the room. You catch their eye and wave, but they turn and walk away. Using the ladder, you might climb the rungs as follows:

• Observe that your friend walked away.
• Select a few details of the situation, including your wave and your assumption that they saw you.
• Meaning is attached based on the environment, making you think your friend must have other people to talk to at the party.
• Assumptions are made based on that meaning, assuming that means your friend doesn’t like you as much as them.
• Conclusions are drawn from the assumption, and you determine that your friend must be mad at you or doesn't want you to be at the party.
• Beliefs are formed, making you think you're not welcome.
• Action is taken, and you leave the party.

In this example, you started with a situation (someone walking away at a crowded party) and made a series of inferences to arrive at a conclusion (that the person is mad at you and doesn't want you there).

The Ladder of Inference can be a helpful tool to frame your thinking because it encourages you to examine each step of your thought process and avoid jumping to conclusions. It's easy to make assumptions without realizing it, as in this scene. Perhaps your friend never even saw you wave from across the crowded room.

Exercise #2: The Five Whys

The "Five Whys" technique is an analytical skill that can help you uncover the source of a problem. The activity was created by Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyota, and consists of repeatedly asking “why?” when a problem is encountered to determine its root cause.

This exercise can be difficult because knowing if you've discovered the source of your problem is challenging. The "five" in "Five Whys" is just a guideline — you may need to ask more. When you can't ask anything else, and your response is related to the original issue, you've probably arrived at the end.

Even if you need several rounds of questioning, just keep going. The important part that helps you practice critical thinking is the process of asking "why?" and uncovering the deeper issues affecting the situation.

For instance, say you're trying to figure out why your computer keeps crashing.

• You ask " why ," and the answer is that there's a software problem.
• Why? Because the computer keeps running out of memory.
• Why? Because too many programs are running at the same time.
• Why? Because too many browser tabs are open .
• Why? Because multitasking is fragmenting your focus, you're doing too many things at once.

In this example, working through the "why's" revealed the underlying cause. As a result, you can find the best solution, which is concentrating on just one thing at a time.

Exercise #3: Inversion

Inversion is another critical thinking exercise that you can use in any situation. Inversion is sort of like taking on the role of the devil's advocate. In this exercise, adopt the opposite view of whatever issue you're exploring and consider the potential arguments for that side. This will help broaden your critical thinking skills and enable you to see other perspectives on a situation or topic more clearly.

For example, let's say you're thinking about starting your own business. Using inversion, you would explore all of the potential arguments for why starting your own business is bad. This might include concerns like:

• You could end up in debt.
• The business might fail.
• It's a lot of work.
• You might not have time for anything else.

By exploring these potentially adverse outcomes, you can identify the potential risks involved in starting your own business and make a more sound decision. You might realize that now is not the right time for you to become an entrepreneur. And if you do start the company, you'll be better prepared to deal with the issues you identified when they occur.

Exercise #4: Argument Mapping

Argument mapping can be a beneficial exercise for enhancing critical thinking skills. Like mind mapping, argument mapping is a method of visually representing an argument's structure. It helps analyze and evaluate ideas as well as develop new ones.

In critical thinking textbooks, argument diagramming is often presented to introduce students to argument constructions. It can be an effective way to build mental templates or schema for argument structures, which researchers think may make critical evaluation easier .

Argument maps typically include the following:

• Conclusion: What is being argued for or against
• Premises: The reasons given to support the conclusion
• Inferences: The connections made between the premises and conclusion

The argument map should be as clear and concise as possible, with a single word or phrase representing each element. This will help you make connections more easily. After the map is completed, you can use it to identify any weak points in the argument. If any areas aren't well-supported, additional premises can be added.

Argument mapping can be applied to any situation that requires critical thinking skills. The more time you take to map out an argument, the better you'll understand how the pieces fit together. Ultimately, this will help you think more creatively and critically, and make more informed decisions.

Exercise #5: Opinion vs. Fact

Critical thinking activities that focus on opinions and facts are particularly valuable and relevant new learning opportunities. Our constantly-connected world makes it easy to confuse opinions and facts , especially with sensationalist news articles and click-bait headlines.

How can you tell a fact from an opinion? Facts are generally objective and established, whereas opinions are subjective and unproven. For example, "the cloud is in the air" is a fact. "That dress looks good on you" is an opinion.

Practice your critical thinking skills by reading or listening to the news. See if you can identify when someone is stating an opinion rather than a fact. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Who is saying what? What reasons might be behind their statements?
• Does the claim make sense? Who would disagree with it and why?
• How can you tell if the data is reliable? Can it be fact-checked? Has it been shared by other credible publishers?
• How do you know whether or not the presenter is biased? What kind of language is being used?

This powerful exercise can train your mind to start asking questions whenever presented with a new claim. This will help you think critically about the information you're taking in and question what you're hearing before accepting it as truth.

Exercise #6: Autonomy of an Object

In her book " The Critical Thinking Tool Kit ," Dr. Marlene Caroselli describes a critical thinking exercise called "Living Problems, Lively Solutions." This exercise uses the autonomy of an object as a problem-solving tool to find a possible solution.

To do this, you'll personify your problem and place it in another context — a different time or place. This allows you to uncover unique solutions to the problem that might be tied to your mental associations with that setting.

For example, if your problem is poor time management , you might personify the issue as a thief of your time. The idea of a thief could make you think of jail, which might prompt thoughts of locking up specific distractions in your life. The idea of jail could also make you think of guards and lead you to the possible solution of checking in with an accountability buddy who can make sure you're sticking to your schedule.

The autonomy-of-object technique works because it stimulates thoughts you wouldn’t have considered without the particular context in which you place the problem.

Exercise #7: The Six Thinking Hats

Designed by Edward de Bono, the Six Thinking Hats is a critical thinking exercise that was created as a tool for groups to use when exploring different perspectives on an issue. When people use other thinking processes, meetings can become challenging rather than beneficial.

To help teams work more productively and mindfully, de Bono suggests dividing up different styles of thinking into six categories, represented as hats:

• The white hat is objective and focuses on facts and logic
• The red hat is intuitive, focusing on emotion and instinct
• The black hat is cautious and predicts negative outcomes
• The yellow hat is optimistic and encourages positive outcomes
• The green hat is creative, with numerous ideas and little criticism
• The blue hat is the control hat used for management and organization

With each team member wearing a different hat, a group can examine an issue or problem from many different angles, preventing one viewpoint (or individual) from dominating the meeting or discussion. This means that decisions and solutions reached using the Six Thinking Hats approach will likely be more robust and effective, and everyone’s creative thinking skills will benefit.

Train Your Brain With Critical Thinking Exercises

Using critical thinking regularly in various situations can improve our ability to evaluate and analyze information. These seven critical thinking exercises train your brain for better critical thinking skills . With daily practice, they can become habits that will help you think more critically each day.

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