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Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph, then choose the correct order: (1) Instead of accepting a claim at face value, a critical thinker asks what evidence supports it. (2) She then considers whether the evidence is reliable and sufficient. (3) Only after weighing alternatives does she reach a conclusion. (4) Even then, she remains open to revising it if new evidence appears. (5) Critical thinking begins with asking questions.

5-1-3-2-4
5-1-2-3-4
4-3-2-1-5
1-2-3-4-5

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B. 5-1-2-3-4

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The correct order is 5-1-2-3-4: Critical thinking begins with asking questions. Instead of accepting a claim at face value, a critical thinker asks what evidence supports it. She then considers whether the evidence is reliable and sufficient. Only after weighing alternatives does she reach a conclusion. Even then, she remains open to revising it if new evidence appears.

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