Week 5 Y6 Selective Thinking Skills Trial Test Copy

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?

Justin: “If a Penguin is flying, then it must be a bird.”

Vlent: “If a Penguin is laying eggs then it must be a bird”

A. Justin only

B. Neither Justin nor Vlent

C. Vlent only

D. Both Justin and Vlent

All micro-entrepreneurs can request for government subsidies.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. Therefore, the government supports small businesses and entrepreneurs.

B. If Marco is not a micro-entrepreneur, he can still request for government subsidy.

C. Therefore, micro-entrepreneurs need government subsidies.

D. Therefore, if Ellie cannot request for government subsidy, she is not a micro-entrepreneur.

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?

Shine: “If an animal has 4 legs, then it must be a mammal.”

Vicente: “If an animal is giving birth then it must be a mammal”

A. Shine only

B. Vicente only

C. Neither Shine nor Vicente

D. Both Shine and Vicente

5 Computer Engineers had a competition to see who could type the fastest

No one was before Noel

Carter beat 2 people

Lowe was in 2nd place

Salvador is just after Carter

Where did Norman finish?

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

E. 5th

 The youth would rather save their hard-earned money than spend it immediately.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Saving money is essential since it protects you in the event of a financial crisis.

B. Previous research has shown that how people spend their money is just as significant as how much money they earn when it comes to happiness.

C. A teenager may have a better knowledge of the value of something because they are compelled to link the money they want to spend to the time it takes to earn or save it.

D. Most individuals are unaware of the basic scientific truths regarding happiness hence have no idea how to spend their money in order to obtain it.

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?

Carme : “If a flower is beautiful, then it must be colorful.”

Ysabel: “If a flower is colorful, then it must be beautiful”

A. Carme only

B. Ysabel only

C. Both Carme and Ysabel

D. Neither Carme nor Ysabel

Cell phones should be prohibited in schools because they distract pupils, facilitate cheating, and are potentially deadly.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. When students text in class, it attracts other students’ attention, making it difficult for them to learn.

B. Bullying was limited to face-to-face physical and verbal harassment before mobile phones and internet connectivity.

C. Educate students about the negative impacts of multitasking: Educating students about the negative effects of multitasking can help them avoid using their phones.

D. One of the most significant advantages of technology is the ability to look up information in a matter of seconds.

Individuals who struggle with compulsive eating may experience intense cravings that are unrelated to hunger. Cravings can be triggered by low mood, mental illness (depression and anxiety), excessive stress, or heightened emotions. This can have an effect on their daily functioning and their ability to perform social, occupational, or familial roles.

Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument?

A. Uncomfortable tasks, long days at work, and satisfying dinners are all reasons why certain foods provide comfort.

B. However, some people are driven to eat certain foods, especially highly palatable “junk” foods. Inability to perform social, occupational, or familial roles.

C. Compulsive eaters may experience intense cravings unrelated to hunger. Mental illness , stress, or heightened emotions can trigger cravings. 

D. Addicts to food may experience intense cravings unrelated to hunger, increased tolerance for large amounts of food, and withdrawal symptoms.

 Three athletes – Bernard, Cassy, and Trixie were suspected of cutting off during practice. Sport’s Manager knows that 1 of them is guilty. When faced with paying a fine of $5, they made the following statements:

Bernard: I am guilty

Cassy: Trixie is not guilty

Trixie: Cassy is guilty and lying.

However, only 2 of the three are telling the truth; the other 1 is lying.

Which of the following statements must be true?

A. Bernard is not guilty

B.  Trixie is not lying

C.  Cassy is not lying

D. Bernard is guilty but lying

The prices for Disneyland tickets are shown in the table below.

Sonya will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25

How much is the cheapest valid combination Sonya could use?

A. $ 1360

B. $ 1460

C. $ 1300

D. $ 1400

Only homeowners will be invited for dinner.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. The dinner is for everyone.

B. If Trisha is not a homeowner then she may still be invited for dinner.

C. Therefore, if Teresita is a homeowner then she will certainly be invited for dinner.

D. Therefore, if Alexandra is not a homeowner then she will not be invited for dinner.

 Ellen works for a media company. During her first year, she noticed a growing trend in the company’s employment rates. It was shown that the company’s new policy on extended paid leaves attracted jobseekers to apply. She thought to herself, “The increase in employees is starting to threaten me. I need to start working harder so that I won’t lose my job.”

Which of the following best describes the flaw in the above argument?

A. This is an unreliable source of information.

B. Ellen enjoys her position in the company..

C. The passage heavily relies on emotion to make its point.

D.  The argument is founded on the premise that a linkage between a company’s employee population and the dismissal of an employee indicates that one is the cause of the other.

 The prices for the Ocean Park tickets are shown in the table below.

Gerard will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14

How much is the cheapest valid combination Gerard could use?

A. $ 120

B. $ 110

C. $ 80

D. $ 90

Only luxury cars will be displayed in the trade show.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. Therefore, if a car will not be displayed in the trade show then it is not a luxury car.

B. Therefore, if a car is not a luxury car, it may still be displayed in the trade show.

C. Therefore, the trade show is only for rich individuals.

D. The best cars will be displayed at the trade show.

 A Japanese curry store has given away free curry to its customers. The types of curry are: Spicy, Mild, and Superduper Chicken Katsu. Christopher Kimutha did a survey to discover which of the currys was most popular. It was found that: 

• All customers who like spicy don’t like mild. 
• Some who like Superduper Chicken Katsu also like spicy.
• No customer who liked the mild didn’t like super duper chicken katsu.

We know that Christopher liked mild. Which one of the following statements is true? 

A. We know that Christoper definitely likes spicy.

B. We know that Christopher hates spicy.

C. We know that Christopher liked Superduper chicken katsu.

D. We do not know whether Christopher really likes curry at all.

Hrithik Roshan convinced most people that the best way to save money is to put your money where it grows. For 4 years, he had money in the bank and slowly lost it to inflation. On the other hand, his investment doubled a year after he bought stocks for it. Nima saw this and put all his money into stocks. This means Nima’s savings will double, too.

Which of the following best describes the flaw in the above argument?

A. The argument is built on the principle that a link between stock investment and money growth is proof that one causes the other.

B. The data on which the argument is based is inaccurate.

C. The initial assertion is contradicted by the conclusion.

D. Information from this source is not trustworthy.

 The prices for the Safari tickets are shown in the table below.

Xander will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15

How much is the cheapest valid combination Xander could use?

A. $ 125

B. $ 225

C. $ 200

D. $ 150

 If Sheena buys dolls all the time, she will have a collection.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. If Sheena does not buy dolls all the time, she will not have a collection.

B. If Sheena does not have a collection, she does not buy dolls all the time. 

C. Therefore, Sheena’s parents buy her all the dolls she wants.

D. Therefore, Sheena does not like any other toy.

A man named Timothy has decided to give away free donuts on his birthday. The types of donuts he made are: Glazed Doughnut, Choco butternut and Cruller. Timothy did a survey to discover which of the Donuts people liked the most. It was found that: 

• All people who pick Glazed doughnuts don’t like choco butternut.
• Some people who like Cruller also like Glazed doughnuts.
• No one who liked Cruller didn’t like Choco butternut.

Timothy’s favorite donut is Choco butternut. Which one of the following statements is true? 

A. We know that Timothy likes Glazed Doughnut.

B.   We do not know that Timothy liked any other donut.

C. We know that Timothy hates Glazed Doughnut.

D. We do not know that Timothy’s favorite is really a Glazed doughnut.

For some reason, Dan and Steve love to eat ice cream during the winter season. They also read some studies that suggest how eating ice cream during winter boosts one’s immune system because it’s high in B vitamins, which can help you feel energized, as well as protein, which is necessary for tissue repair and cell growth. Both guys decided they will increase their food intake every winter because they think it will benefit their body’s immune system and prepare them for the next season.

Which of the following best describes the flaw in the above argument?

A. There is insufficient evidence in the paragraph to either confirm or deny the argument.

B. The argument makes a conflation between the origins of a problem and the appropriate remedies.

C. The argument is based on the idea that a correlation between a person’s food intake and frigid temperatures shows that one is the cause of the other.

D. According to the available data, the argument fails to hold up.

The prices for the FFA Cup tickets are shown in the table below.

Rose will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27

How much is the cheapest valid combination Rose could use?

A. $ 875

B. $ 850

C. $ 825

D. $ 950

The lines between which variables must be incorrect?

Eight competitors in a spelling competition receive up to 13 points in each round. The results for the first three rounds are shown table below:

One competitor will definitely win the competition outright if they score enough points in the fourth and final round.

What is the minimum score that this competitor needs to be guaranteed the win?

A. 11

B. 12

C. 13

D. 10

 Vee wants to buy 12 Erasers. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the Erasers  and any special offers are shown in the following table:

Vee wants to buy all her Erasers  from the same shop and to spend as little as possible.

Which shop should Vee buy all her Erasers from?

A. Shop A

B. Shop B

C. Shop C

D. Shop D

 Vee wants to buy 12 Erasers. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the Erasers  and any special offers are shown in the following table:

Vee wants to buy all her Erasers  from the same shop and to spend as little as possible.

What is the difference in price between the cheapest and most expensive option?

A. 12.50

B. 21.75

C. 5

D. 10

Eight competitors in a running competition receive up to 12 points in each round. The results for the first three rounds are shown table below:

One competitor will definitely win the competition outright if they score enough points in the fourth and final round.

What is the minimum score that this competitor needs to be guaranteed the win?

A. 12

B. 13

C. 11

D. 10

Only a professional makeup artist will do the bride’s wedding makeup.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. Samantha is a professional makeup artist, therefore she will do the bride’s wedding makeup.

B. Therefore, wedding makeup is different from other makeup looks. 

C. If Sky is not a professional makeup artist, she will do the bride’s wedding makeup.

D. If Daisy is not a professional makeup artist, she may still do the bride’s wedding makeup.

 If Ivar drinks plenty of water, he will stay hydrated.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. If Ivar does not drink plenty of water, then he will not stay hydrated.

B. Therefore, loves to drink a lot of water.

C. Therefore, Ivar is hydrated.

D. If Ivar is not hydrated, he does not drink plenty of water. 

Only writers who are willing to work eight hours a day will be hired for the project.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

A. Therefore, the project is long-term.

B. If Seham is not willing to work eight hours a day, she still will be hired for the project.

C. Angie is a writer who is willing to work eight hours a day, therefore, she will be hired for the project.

D. If a writer is not willing to work eight hours a day, he/she will not be hired for the project.