Q. A new policy states that all employees must attend a training session to improve skills. What can be inferred about the company's view on employee skills?
A.
The company believes all employees are skilled.
B.
The company thinks some employees need improvement.
C.
Training sessions are optional for employees.
D.
All employees are required to improve their skills.
Solution
The requirement for training suggests that the company believes some employees need to improve their skills.
Correct Answer:
B
— The company thinks some employees need improvement.
Q. A recent analysis shows that cities with better public transportation systems have lower traffic congestion. What can be inferred from this analysis?
A.
Traffic congestion is solely caused by poor public transportation.
B.
Better public transportation may help reduce traffic congestion.
C.
All cities with low congestion have excellent public transportation.
D.
Public transportation has no effect on traffic patterns.
Solution
The analysis indicates a potential benefit of improved public transportation in reducing traffic congestion.
Correct Answer:
B
— Better public transportation may help reduce traffic congestion.
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 report states that students who engage in extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically. What can be concluded from this report?
A.
Extracurricular activities are the only factor influencing academic performance.
B.
Students who perform well academically do not participate in extracurricular activities.
C.
Engaging in extracurricular activities may contribute to better academic performance.
D.
All students should participate in extracurricular activities to succeed.
Solution
The report indicates a positive relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance, suggesting that participation may enhance performance.
Correct Answer:
C
— Engaging in extracurricular activities may contribute to better academic performance.
Q. A recent survey found that 70% of people who exercise regularly report feeling happier. What can be inferred from this survey?
A.
Exercise causes happiness.
B.
People who are happier tend to exercise more.
C.
70% of all people are happy.
D.
Regular exercise is the only factor affecting happiness.
Solution
While the survey shows a correlation between exercise and happiness, it does not establish causation, suggesting that happier people may be more inclined to exercise.
Correct Answer:
B
— People who are happier tend to exercise more.
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 people who read regularly tend to have a larger vocabulary. What can be inferred from this?
A.
Reading increases vocabulary.
B.
People with larger vocabularies read more.
C.
All readers have large vocabularies.
D.
Vocabulary size is unrelated to reading habits.
Solution
The study suggests a correlation where those with larger vocabularies tend to read more, but it does not confirm that reading directly increases vocabulary.
Correct Answer:
B
— People with larger vocabularies read more.
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. A survey found that 80% of people who meditate report lower stress levels. What can be inferred from this survey?
A.
Meditation is the only way to reduce stress.
B.
People with lower stress levels are more likely to meditate.
C.
Meditation may help in reducing stress levels.
D.
All people who meditate experience low stress.
Solution
The survey indicates a potential benefit of meditation in reducing stress, but does not imply that it is the only method or that all meditators experience low stress.
Correct Answer:
C
— Meditation may help in reducing stress levels.
