HSPT Logic and Reasoning 2

Question 1

All birds have feathers. A robin is a bird. What can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

A robin has feathers

Answer

Since every bird has feathers and a robin is a bird, a robin must have feathers.

Question 2

Which number completes the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term doubles, so 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 3

If no cats are dogs, and Felix is a cat, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Felix is not a dog

Answer

Because no cats are dogs, Felix the cat cannot be a dog.

Question 4

Pencil is to write as scissors is to ___?

Accepted Answer

cut

Answer

A pencil's purpose is to write, and scissors' purpose is to cut.

Question 5

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

circle

Answer

A circle has no straight sides, while the others are polygons.

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