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Mode of Reasoning

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What explanation is used to describe this statement

We need wealth, sufficient to provide for our basic needs so we do not suffer. However, that is insufficient for happiness. We need greater wealth so we are able to have free time to pursue our interests, activities that bring us pleasure, as well. Time not spent working to put food on the table can be spent on a holiday in the Bahamas, or dining with family and friends.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

2.

Teenagers of the past are often forced to forsake their studies to make a living. In comparison, the teenagers of today do not have to make a similar sacrifice, families today are usually sufficiently well-off such that teenagers were not required to start work at a young age to assist their families financially.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

3.

Comparing the two, it is is obvious that men should increase their consumption of fish, an important source of omega-3 so as to protect their heart.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

4.

Most smokers eventually develop lung cancer, since Harry is an avid smoker, it is perhaps inevitable that he will eventually develop lung cancer.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

5.

Since various cultures all over the globe have traditionally included insects as part of their diet, insects can be a valid source of food

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

6.

If parents refuse to make their children accept responsibility for their own actions, then their children will never grow up into responsible adults.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

7.

Therefore, if we wish to connect with the rest of the world, then we need to know English.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

8.

John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama are all graduates of Harvard University. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Harvard University is an institute that moulds leaders of men.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

9.

According to a report by CNN, major manufacturers such as Samsung, General Motors, and Mitsubishi do the same thing as well. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to suggest that designing to fail has become a deliberate business approach adopted by companies around the globe,

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning

10.

The signal system frequency is not resilient to interference therefore there are frequent train disruptions on the Circle Line.

a)

Cause and Effect Reasoning

b)

Inductive Reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Comparative Reasoning

e)

Conditional Reasoning