WorksheetsMaking Inferences & Deductive Reasoning
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins
Which pattern IS logical?
Which pattern IS logical?
If a sequence is not logical, then it is...
unlogical
nonlogical
illogical
antilogical
An inference is...
a logical leap based on true premises
using premises to rule possible conclusions in or out
a piece of information we use as evidence
Deductive reasoning is...
a logical leap based on true premises
using premises to rule possible conclusions in or out
a piece of information we use as evidence
What is a logical inference you can make about the premises below?
Jade pulled the chocolate chip cookies out of the hot oven. After looking at them for a moment, she put them back into the oven and set her timer for two more minutes.
Jade's cookies are burnt to a crisp
Jade doesn't like baking
Jade's cookies weren't quite done baking
What is a logical inference you can make about the premises below?
Luke looked at all the different chess pieces. He held up one in the shape of a horse: "Where does this one go?" he asked Cris. Cris pointed to a black square next to another funny-looking piece.
Luke is an expert at chess.
Luke is learning how to play chess.
Chess is Luke's favorite afterschool activity.
Premise: I only have pets with fur.
Using deductive reasoning, which answer can you RULE OUT?
I have two fish and a dog.
I have one dog and two cats.
I have two rabbits.
Premise: Paul's birthday is in the summertime.
Using deductive reasoning, which answer can you RULE OUT?
Paul's birthday is June 17th
Paul's birthday is August 5th
Paul's birthday is November 19th
Premises: Tala's shoe size is greater than her sister's. Her sister's shoe size is 5.
Using deductive reasoning, which answer can you RULE IN?
Tala's shoe size could be 2
Tala's shoe size could be 4
Tala's shoe size could be 6
Premises: Eddie's garden only has vegetables.
Using deductive reasoning, which answer can you RULE IN?
Eddie's garden could have strawberries.
Eddie's garden could have carrots.
Eddie's garden could have sunflowers.
