Q. A recent report claims that students who participate in extracurricular activities have better time management skills. What can be inferred from this report?
A.All students with good time management participate in extracurricular activities.
B.Extracurricular activities improve time management skills.
C.Students without extracurricular activities have poor time management skills.
D.There is a relationship between extracurricular participation and time management skills.
Solution
The report suggests a relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and time management skills, but does not imply causation or that all students fit this pattern.
Correct Answer: D — There is a relationship between extracurricular participation and time management skills.
Q. A recent survey found that students who study in groups tend to perform better than those who study alone. What can be inferred from this survey?
A.Studying alone is ineffective for all students.
B.Group study is the only way to succeed academically.
C.Collaboration may enhance understanding and retention of material.
D.All students prefer studying in groups.
Solution
The survey indicates a trend that suggests collaboration may improve academic performance, but it does not claim it is the only method or that all students prefer it.
Correct Answer: C — Collaboration may enhance understanding and retention of material.
Q. A report states that companies with flexible work hours have higher employee satisfaction. What can be inferred from this report?
A.Flexible work hours guarantee employee satisfaction.
B.All companies should adopt flexible work hours.
C.There is a positive relationship between work hours flexibility and employee satisfaction.
D.Employee satisfaction is unrelated to work hours.
Solution
The report indicates a positive relationship between flexible work hours and employee satisfaction, but it does not guarantee satisfaction or suggest that all companies should adopt this policy.
Correct Answer: C — There is a positive relationship between work hours flexibility and employee satisfaction.
Q. A study shows that people who consume more fruits and vegetables tend to have lower rates of chronic diseases. What can be inferred from this study?
A.Eating fruits and vegetables prevents chronic diseases.
B.All healthy individuals eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
C.There is a correlation between diet and health outcomes.
D.Chronic diseases are caused by poor diet alone.
Solution
The study indicates a correlation between diet and health, but does not establish causation or imply that all healthy individuals have the same diet.
Correct Answer: C — There is a correlation between diet and health outcomes.
Q. A study shows that students who study in groups perform better than those who study alone. Which of the following can be inferred?
A.Group study is the only effective way to learn.
B.All students should study in groups.
C.Studying alone is ineffective.
D.Group study may enhance understanding and retention.
Solution
The study indicates a benefit to group study, suggesting it may enhance understanding and retention, but does not claim it is the only method or that all students should use it.
Correct Answer: D — Group study may enhance understanding and retention.
Q. If a new study finds that people who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to experience health issues, what can be inferred?
A.Everyone who sleeps less than six hours will have health issues.
B.Sleep duration is a factor in health.
C.Health issues are only caused by lack of sleep.
D.More sleep guarantees better health.
Solution
The study suggests a link between sleep duration and health issues, indicating that sleep duration is a factor in health, but does not imply a direct cause for all individuals.
Correct Answer: B — Sleep duration is a factor in health.
Q. In a study, it was found that students who study in groups perform better than those who study alone. Which of the following can be inferred?
A.Studying alone is ineffective.
B.Group study is the only way to succeed.
C.Collaboration may enhance learning outcomes.
D.All students prefer studying in groups.
Solution
The study suggests that collaboration may enhance learning outcomes, but it does not imply that studying alone is ineffective or that all students prefer group study.
Correct Answer: C — Collaboration may enhance learning outcomes.
Q. Research indicates that people who read regularly tend to have a larger vocabulary. What can be inferred from this research?
A.Reading is the only way to improve vocabulary.
B.All people with large vocabularies read regularly.
C.There is a correlation between reading and vocabulary size.
D.Vocabulary size does not depend on reading habits.
Solution
The research indicates a correlation between regular reading and vocabulary size, but does not imply that reading is the only method to improve vocabulary.
Correct Answer: C — There is a correlation between reading and vocabulary size.
Q. The author argues that the decline in bee populations is a significant threat to global food security. Which of the following best supports this argument?
A.Bees are essential for the pollination of many crops.
B.Food security is only affected by climate change.
C.Most crops can grow without pollination.
D.Declining bee populations are a natural phenomenon.
Solution
The essential role of bees in pollination directly supports the argument that their decline threatens food security.
Correct Answer: A — Bees are essential for the pollination of many crops.
Q. The author argues that the rise in online shopping has led to a decline in local businesses. Which of the following best supports this argument?
A.Local businesses have adapted to online shopping.
B.More people are shopping online than ever before.
C.Online shopping offers better prices than local stores.
D.Local businesses are thriving despite online competition.
Solution
The statement that online shopping offers better prices supports the argument that it has negatively impacted local businesses by drawing customers away.
Correct Answer: C — Online shopping offers better prices than local stores.
Q. The committee concluded that increasing the budget for public education will improve student performance. What assumption underlies this conclusion?
A.Student performance is solely dependent on funding.
B.Current funding levels are insufficient for quality education.
C.All students will benefit equally from increased funding.
D.Improved funding will lead to better teachers.
Solution
The conclusion assumes that the current funding is inadequate to provide quality education, which is necessary for improving student performance.
Correct Answer: B — Current funding levels are insufficient for quality education.
Q. The recent study on urban pollution indicates that cities with more green spaces have lower levels of air pollution. Which of the following can be inferred from this study?
A.Urban pollution is solely caused by industrial activities.
B.Increasing green spaces in cities can help reduce air pollution.
C.All cities with low air pollution have abundant green spaces.
D.Air pollution has no correlation with urban planning.
Solution
The study suggests a correlation between green spaces and lower pollution levels, implying that increasing green spaces could help reduce pollution.
Correct Answer: B — Increasing green spaces in cities can help reduce air pollution.
Q. The report states that 'increased screen time is linked to higher rates of anxiety among teenagers.' What can be inferred from this statement?
A.All teenagers with high screen time experience anxiety.
B.Screen time is the sole cause of anxiety in teenagers.
C.There is a correlation between screen time and anxiety.
D.Reducing screen time will eliminate anxiety.
Solution
The statement indicates a correlation between increased screen time and anxiety rates, but does not imply causation or that all teenagers are affected.
Correct Answer: C — There is a correlation between screen time and anxiety.
