Critical Reasoning Test

Ace Logical Reasoning: Test-Prep Practice Questions

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Logical Reasoning Practice Questions

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of stimulus-style practice questions! These questions are designed to sharpen your critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills. These abilities are crucial for success in many standardized tests. Our carefully crafted questions mirror the format found in prestigious exams like the LSAT, GMAT, and GRE, as well as in many other exams.

Each question presents a brief “stimulus” – a short paragraph containing an argument, scenario, or set of facts – followed by a question and multiple-choice answers. These exercises will challenge you to analyze complex information, identify logical flaws, draw valid conclusions, and evaluate arguments.

 

1. An economist argues that raising the retirement age will help solve the problem of underfunded pension systems. Which of the following, if true, most weakens this argument?
Many people are physically unable to work beyond the current retirement age
Raising the retirement age may lead to higher unemployment rates among younger workers
Some countries with higher retirement ages still face pension funding issues
Life expectancy has increased significantly over the past few decades
2. A study found that children who attend preschool perform better academically in later years. Therefore, the government should make preschool education mandatory for all children. Which of the following is an assumption underlying this argument?
All preschools provide the same quality of education
The benefits of preschool education apply equally to all children
Parents who send their children to preschool are more involved in their education
The cost of mandatory preschool education would not outweigh its benefits
3. A health official argues that implementing a sugar tax will reduce obesity rates. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument for this proposal?
Countries with sugar taxes have seen a decrease in the consumption of sugary drinks
Obesity rates have been steadily increasing over the past decade
The proposed tax would generate significant revenue for health programs
Some food manufacturers oppose the tax, claiming it will hurt their businesses
4. All A are B. Some B are not C. Therefore:
All A are C
No A are C
Some A are not C
None of the above
5. A company found that employees who use standing desks report less back pain. The company plans to require all employees to use standing desks to reduce back pain. Which of the following, if true, would most undermine this plan?
Standing for long periods can cause foot and leg pain
Some employees prefer sitting desks
Standing desks are more expensive than regular desks
Employees who chose standing desks were already more health-conscious
6. No honest people are thieves. Some politicians are thieves. Therefore:
All politicians are honest
No politicians are honest
Some politicians are not honest
All thieves are politicians
7. A government proposes increasing taxes on sugary drinks to reduce obesity rates. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen this proposal?
Similar taxes in other countries have led to a decrease in sugary drink consumption
Obesity rates have been steadily increasing over the past decade
The beverage industry opposes the tax increase
Some consumers might switch to other high-calorie foods instead of sugary drinks
8. A company claims its new app helps users learn languages faster. In a study, users of the app showed improved language skills after three months. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the company's claim?
The study included a control group that used traditional learning methods
Users of the app reported enjoying the learning process more
The app uses artificial intelligence to personalize lessons
Some users dropped out of the study before its completion
9. A study found that cities with more parks have lower crime rates. Therefore, increasing the number of parks in a city will reduce crime. Which of the following, if true, most weakens this argument?
Parks are more common in affluent neighborhoods with naturally lower crime rates
Cities with more parks tend to have larger police forces
Some parks become gathering places for criminal activity at night
The study did not account for other factors that might influence crime rates
10. A city government plans to reduce traffic congestion by implementing a congestion charge for vehicles entering the city center during peak hours. Which of the following, if true, would most strongly support the effectiveness of this plan?
Public transportation in the city is reliable and extensive
Many businesses in the city center offer flexible working hours
Similar charges in other cities have reduced traffic by 30% on average
The city has limited parking spaces in the center
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These questions assess critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills. Here’s a list of some exams that typically include such questions:

LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
ACT (American College Testing)
Critical Thinking Assessment Test (CAT)
Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal
California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST)
CLA+ (Collegiate Learning Assessment)
California Bar Exam’s performance test section
Certain civil service exams
Some corporate hiring assessments

These exams use stimulus-based questions to evaluate a candidate’s ability to analyze information, identify logical flaws, draw valid conclusions, and evaluate arguments. The questions present a short paragraph or scenario followed by a question and multiple-choice answers.