Deductive Reasoning Questions

Deductive Reasoning Questions

Deductive Reasoning Questions

1. In a certain town, everyone who owns a car also owns a bicycle. Some people in the town own motorcycles. Which of the following must be true?
Everyone in the town owns at least one form of transportation
Some car owners also own motorcycles
All bicycle owners in the town also own cars
Anyone who owns a bicycle in this town also owns a car
2. All students in this class speak either French or Spanish. Maria does not speak French. Which of the following must be true?
Maria speaks Spanish
Maria is not a student in this class
Maria speaks either French or Spanish
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
3. 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
4. If a metal is magnetic, it contains iron. This metal is not magnetic. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
This metal does not contain iron
This metal contains iron
All metals containing iron are magnetic
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
5. In a certain town, all residents who own pets must register them with the town hall. John has not registered any pets with the town hall. Which of the following must be true?
John does not own any pets
John is not a resident of the town
If John owns pets, he doesn't live in this town
All residents who have registered with the town hall own pets
6. All fruits contain seeds. Strawberries contain seeds. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
Strawberries are fruits
Strawberries are not fruits
All foods with seeds are fruits
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
7. All squares have equal sides. All rectangles have four right angles. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
All shapes with equal sides are squares
All squares have four right angles
All rectangles have equal sides
Some shapes with four right angles are not rectangles
8. All students who attend this school wear uniforms. Tom wears a uniform. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
Tom attends this school
Tom does not attend this school
All people wearing uniforms attend this school
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
9. All dogs bark. This animal does not bark. Which of the following can be logically concluded?
This animal is not a dog
This animal is a cat
Some dogs do not bark
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
10. If a metal conducts electricity, it's a good conductor. Copper conducts electricity. Which of the following must be true?
Copper is a good conductor
Copper is not a good conductor
All good conductors are metals
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
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