Logical reasoning questions for practice

1. City Y has implemented a bike-sharing program, and traffic congestion has decreased. Therefore, all cities should implement bike-sharing programs to reduce traffic congestion. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen this argument?

The cost of implementing the program was lower than expected

Other cities have failed to reduce traffic congestion

The decrease in traffic congestion is directly proportional to the increase in bike-sharing usage

Residents of City Y report higher satisfaction with transportation options

2. In a class of 40 students, 25 play football and 20 play basketball. If 10 students play both sports, how many students play at least one sport?

25

30

35

40

3. The novel's ______ narrative structure, weaving together multiple storylines across different time periods, created a reading experience that was both ______ and deeply engaging.

linear, complex

straightforward, confusing

intricate, rewarding

simple, challenging

4. What is the cube root of 125?

3

4

5

6

5. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems. It encompasses the diversity of species, genetic diversity within species, and the variety of ecosystems. Biodiversity is crucial for maintaining the balance of nature and providing ecosystem services such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. However, human activities like habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change are causing a rapid decline in global biodiversity, leading to what some scientists call the sixth mass extinction. Conservation efforts are vital to preserve biodiversity and the services it provides. Understanding and protecting biodiversity is essential for the health of the planet and the well-being of human societies. What does the passage suggest about the current state of global biodiversity?

Biodiversity is increasing globally

Biodiversity is stable and unchanging

Biodiversity is rapidly declining due to human activities

Biodiversity only matters in tropical regions

6. No birds are reptiles. All snakes are reptiles. Some animals lay eggs. Therefore:

All egg-laying animals are birds

Some egg-laying animals are not birds

No egg-laying animals are birds

Cannot be determined

7. "If we allow same-sex couples to adopt children, it will lead to the breakdown of the traditional family structure and societal values." Which fallacy does this statement demonstrate?

Slippery slope

Appeal to tradition

Straw man

Ad hominem

8. A study finds that students who learn through project-based methods show improved critical thinking skills. Which conclusion can be drawn from this information?

Project-based learning guarantees superior critical thinking skills in all areas

Students who don't learn through project-based methods never develop critical thinking skills

There may be a positive relationship between project-based learning and the development of critical thinking skills

All education should be exclusively project-based

9. Everyone I know is voting for Candidate X, so Candidate X must be the best choice. This argument is an example of:

Bandwagon fallacy

Appeal to authority

False dilemma

Straw man

10. Column A: The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 25 | Column B: The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 36 and 54 multiplied by 5 | Which column is greater?

Column A

Column B

The two columns are equal

The relationship cannot be determined from the given information