Logical Reasoning
Q. A is taller than B, and B is taller than C. Who is the shortest?
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A.
A
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B.
B
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C.
C
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D.
Cannot be determined
Solution
Since A is taller than B and B is taller than C, C must be the shortest.
Correct Answer: C — C
Q. A man is facing north. He turns 90 degrees to his right, then 180 degrees to his left. Which direction is he facing now?
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A.
North
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B.
East
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C.
South
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D.
West
Solution
Starting from North, turning right to East, then left to South.
Correct Answer: C — South
Q. All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Therefore, some cats are dogs. Is this conclusion valid?
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A.
Yes
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B.
No
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C.
Cannot be determined
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D.
Only if specified
Solution
The conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.
Correct Answer: B — No
Q. Bird is to Fly as Fish is to ?
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A.
Swim
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B.
Walk
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C.
Dive
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D.
Run
Solution
Birds fly, and fish swim. The relationship is based on the primary mode of movement.
Correct Answer: A — Swim
Q. Book is to Read as Movie is to ?
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A.
Watch
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B.
Listen
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C.
View
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D.
See
Solution
You read a book, and you watch a movie.
Correct Answer: A — Watch
Q. Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
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A.
Puppy
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B.
Cub
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C.
Calf
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D.
Foal
Solution
A kitten is a young cat, just as a puppy is a young dog.
Correct Answer: A — Puppy
Q. Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to ?
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A.
Temperature
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B.
Weather
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C.
Pressure
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D.
Humidity
Solution
A clock measures time, while a thermometer measures temperature.
Correct Answer: A — Temperature
Q. Fire is to Heat as Ice is to ?
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A.
Cold
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B.
Water
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C.
Steam
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D.
Snow
Solution
Fire produces heat, while ice produces cold.
Correct Answer: A — Cold
Q. Fish is to Water as Bird is to ?
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A.
Sky
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B.
Nest
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C.
Tree
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D.
Air
Solution
Fish live in water, while birds live in the air.
Correct Answer: D — Air
Q. Foot is to Leg as Hand is to ?
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A.
Arm
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B.
Finger
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C.
Wrist
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D.
Palm
Solution
A foot is part of a leg, just as a hand is part of an arm.
Correct Answer: A — Arm
Q. Hot is to Cold as Light is to ?
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A.
Dark
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B.
Bright
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C.
Dim
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D.
Warm
Solution
Hot and cold are opposites, just as light and dark are opposites.
Correct Answer: A — Dark
Q. If '123' is coded as 'ABC', what is the code for '456'?
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A.
DEF
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B.
DGF
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C.
DHF
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D.
DFF
Solution
The code corresponds to the position of numbers in the alphabet: 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, so 4=D, 5=E, 6=F, thus 456 is DEF.
Correct Answer: A — DEF
Q. If 'A' is coded as '1', 'B' as '2', and so on, what is the code for 'CAT'?
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A.
3120
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B.
312
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C.
231
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D.
123
Solution
C=3, A=1, T=20. Therefore, CAT is coded as 312.
Correct Answer: B — 312
Q. If 'A' is coded as 'Z', 'B' as 'Y', and so on, what is the code for 'HELLO'?
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A.
SVOOL
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B.
SVOLL
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C.
SVOLK
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D.
SVOOK
Solution
The code is a reverse alphabet: H->S, E->V, L->O, L->O, O->L. Thus, HELLO is coded as SVOOL.
Correct Answer: A — SVOOL
Q. If 'CAT' is coded as '3120', what is the code for 'DOG'?
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A.
415
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B.
417
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C.
420
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D.
421
Solution
C=3, A=1, T=20. D=4, O=15, G=7. So DOG = 415.
Correct Answer: A — 415
Q. If 'CAT' is to '3120', then 'DOG' is to?
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A.
4157
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B.
4156
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C.
4167
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D.
4168
Solution
The letters are converted to their positions in the alphabet: C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 3120. Similarly, D(4) + O(15) + G(7) = 4157.
Correct Answer: A — 4157
Q. If 'MOUSE' is coded as 'NPTVF', what is the code for 'HOUSE'?
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A.
IPTVF
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B.
IPTUF
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C.
IPTWF
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D.
IPTGF
Solution
Each letter is shifted by +1: M->N, O->P, U->T, S->T, E->F. Therefore, H->I, O->P, U->T, S->T, E->F, so HOUSE is coded as IPTVF.
Correct Answer: A — IPTVF
Q. If 'PEN' is to 'NEP' as 'DUST' is to?
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A.
STUD
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B.
TUSD
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C.
UDST
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D.
DUTS
Solution
The letters are reversed. Thus, DUST becomes STUD.
Correct Answer: A — STUD
Q. If 'PEN' is to 'NEP', then 'RAT' is to?
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A.
TAR
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B.
ART
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C.
ATR
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D.
RTA
Solution
The letters are reversed. So RAT becomes TAR.
Correct Answer: B — ART
Q. If 'RAT' is coded as 'SBU', what is the code for 'BAT'?
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A.
CBU
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B.
DBU
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C.
ABU
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D.
EBU
Solution
Each letter is shifted by +1: R->S, A->B, T->U. Therefore, B->C, A->B, T->U, so BAT is coded as CBU.
Correct Answer: A — CBU
Q. If 'WATER' is coded as 'XBTFS', what is the code for 'FIRE'?
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A.
GJTF
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B.
GJTE
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C.
GJTD
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D.
GJTC
Solution
Each letter is shifted by +1: W->X, A->B, T->F, E->S, so F->G, I->J, R->S, E->F, thus FIRE is coded as GJTF.
Correct Answer: A — GJTF
Q. If a car runs out of fuel, it stops working. What is the effect of running out of fuel?
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A.
The car accelerates
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B.
The car stops working
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C.
The car becomes faster
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D.
The car uses more fuel
Solution
Running out of fuel causes the car to stop working.
Correct Answer: B — The car stops working
Q. If a child plays outside, they may get dirty. What is the effect of playing outside?
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A.
They stay clean
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B.
They get dirty
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C.
They become bored
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D.
They feel tired
Solution
Playing outside often results in getting dirty.
Correct Answer: B — They get dirty
Q. If a computer is infected with a virus, it may slow down. What is the effect of a virus infection?
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A.
The computer speeds up
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B.
The computer slows down
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C.
The computer becomes more secure
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D.
The computer works normally
Solution
A virus infection causes the computer to slow down.
Correct Answer: B — The computer slows down
Q. If a fire alarm goes off, people evacuate the building. What is the effect of the fire alarm going off?
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A.
People ignore it
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B.
People evacuate the building
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C.
People stay inside
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D.
People call the police
Solution
The fire alarm going off causes people to evacuate.
Correct Answer: B — People evacuate the building
Q. If A is a doctor and B is a lawyer, which of the following can be inferred?
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A.
A is not a lawyer.
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B.
B is not a doctor.
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C.
Both A and B are professionals.
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D.
A and B are the same profession.
Solution
Both A and B hold different professions, thus they are both professionals.
Correct Answer: C — Both A and B are professionals.
Q. If A is taller than B and B is shorter than C, which of the following is true?
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A.
A is shorter than C.
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B.
C is taller than A.
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C.
B is taller than A.
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D.
C is taller than A.
Solution
Since A is taller than B and B is shorter than C, it follows that C must be taller than A.
Correct Answer: D — C is taller than A.
Q. If A is taller than B, and B is taller than C, who is the shortest?
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A.
A
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B.
B
-
C.
C
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D.
Cannot be determined
Solution
Since A > B and B > C, C is the shortest.
Correct Answer: C — C
Q. If a person does not get enough sleep, they may feel tired. What is the effect of insufficient sleep?
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A.
They feel energetic
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B.
They feel tired
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C.
They feel happy
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D.
They feel alert
Solution
Insufficient sleep leads to feelings of tiredness.
Correct Answer: B — They feel tired
Q. If a person eats too much sugar, they may develop health issues. What is the effect of eating too much sugar?
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A.
They become healthier
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B.
They develop health issues
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C.
They lose weight
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D.
They feel energetic
Solution
Eating too much sugar can lead to health issues.
Correct Answer: B — They develop health issues
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