Deductive Reasoning Questions

Deductive Reasoning Questions

Deductive Reasoning Questions

1. If it rains, the grass gets wet. The grass is wet. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
It rained
It did not rain
The grass is always wet when it rains
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
2. In a certain company, all employees who work overtime receive bonus pay. Sarah never works overtime. Which of the following must be true?
Sarah does not receive bonus pay
Sarah is not an employee of the company
If Sarah receives bonus pay, it's not for working overtime
All employees who receive bonus pay work overtime
3. All planets in our solar system orbit the Sun. Pluto orbits the Sun. Which of the following must be true?
Pluto is a planet in our solar system
Pluto is not a planet in our solar system
All objects that orbit the Sun are planets
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
4. All cars in this parking lot are either red or blue. This vehicle is not red. Which of the following must be true?
This vehicle is blue
This vehicle is not in this parking lot
This vehicle is either red or blue
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
5. All employees in this company either work in sales or marketing. Jane does not work in sales. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
Jane works in marketing
Jane does not work for this company
Jane works in either sales or marketing
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
6. If a plant is exposed to sunlight, it produces chlorophyll. This plant has not produced chlorophyll. Which of the following must be true?
The plant has not been exposed to sunlight
The plant has been kept in darkness
This plant does not respond to sunlight
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
7. No mammals can breathe underwater. Dolphins can breathe underwater. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
Dolphins are mammals
Dolphins are not mammals
Some mammals can breathe underwater
All animals that breathe underwater are not mammals
8. All birds lay eggs. Penguins are birds. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
All animals that lay eggs are birds
Penguins can fly
Penguins lay eggs
Some birds cannot lay eggs
9. No plants can move from one place to another on their own. Venus flytraps can move their leaves. Which of the following must be true?
Venus flytraps are not plants
Venus flytraps are plants
Some plants can move from one place to another on their own
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
10. If a student studies hard, they will pass the exam. Tom did not pass the exam. Which of the following must be true?
Tom did not study hard
Tom studied hard
Some students who study hard do not pass the exam
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
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