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OPPORTUNITY CLASS TRIAL TEST – Thinking Skills
Day 3 School Holiday Year 4
Name:____________________________
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INSTRUCTIONS
1 You have 30 minutes to complete the test. It contains 30 questions.
2 With each question there are four possible answers A, B, C or D. For each question You are to choose the ONE answer you think is best. To show your answer, fill the oval for one letter (A, B, C or D).
3 If you decide to change an answer, rub it out completely and mark your new answer clearly.
4 If you want to work anything out you may write on the question booklet.
5 If you need the help of the supervisor during the test, raise your hand.
1. John and Emily are playing a game with a spinner. John tells Emily that if the spinner lands on a multiple of 3, he will buy her ice cream. The spinner has 8 equal
sectors, numbered from 1 to 8. What is the probability that John will buy Emily ice cream?
a. 0.25
b. 0.375
c. 0.5
d. 0.625
2. A software company claims that their product is the best because it has the most features compared to its competitors. Which of the following arguments contains the most similar reasoning to the argument above?
a. A car has the most horsepower compared to all other cars. Thus, that car is the fastest car on the road.
b. A restaurant serves the most dishes on their menu compared to other restaurants. Thus, that restaurant is the best restaurant in the city.
c. A gym has the most exercise machines compared to all other gyms. Thus, that gym is the best gym for working out.
d. A hotel has the most rooms compared to other hotels. Thus, that hotel is the best hotel in town.
3. A factory produces 120 units of a product in 6 hours. How many units will the factory produce in 10 hours, assuming the production rate remains constant?
a. 150 units
b. 200 units
c. 180 units
d. 250 units
4. You are standing in the middle of a field facing North. You walk 10 meters forward, then turn left and walk 5 meters. Next, you turn right and walk 15 meters. Finally, you turn left and walk 8 meters. What direction are you facing in relation to your starting point?
a. East
b. West
c. South
d. North-East
5. All students who scored 100% in the final exam received a prize. However, not all students who received a prize scored 100% in the final exam.
Which of the following must be true?
a. All students who received a prize scored 100% in the final exam.
b. No student who did not score 100% in the final exam received a prize.
c. Some students who received a prize did not score 100% in the final exam.
d. Only a few students who scored 100% in the final exam received a prize.
6. The best way to prevent car accidents is to never drive a car. Anyone who drives a car is at risk of getting into a car accident.
Each of the following weakens the argument EXCEPT:
a. Many car accidents are caused by factors outside of the driver's control, such as weather conditions or other drivers' actions.
b. Driving a car is often necessary for daily activities such as going to work or buying groceries.
c. The use of safety features such as seat belts, airbags, and anti-lock brakes can significantly reduce the risk of injury in a car accident.
d. People who never drive cars are still at risk of being in a car accident as a passenger or pedestrian.
7. Kamal is 15 years older than his son Hasan. Kamal's age is also 3 times Hasan's age. What are Kamal and Hasan's respective ages?
a. 20, 5
b. 45, 30
c. 18, 3
d. None of these
8. Tom runs 3/5 of a kilometer in 2/3 of a minute. What is his speed in kilometers per hour?
a. 27 km/h
b. 36 km/h
c. 45 km/h
d. 54 km/h
9. Reduce the following argument to standard form and check the validity of the argument.
If the following statement is true:
If it rains today, then the ground will be wet.
Maria: It did not rain today, so the ground is not wet.
David: The ground is wet, so it must have rained today. Whose reasoning is valid?
a. Maria's reasoning is valid.
b. David's reasoning is valid.
c. Both Maria and David's reasoning are valid.
d. Neither Maria nor David's reasoning are valid.
10. Statements: All lions are cats. Some cats are black. Some black things are pencils.
Conclusions:
I. Some pencils are lions.
II. Some black things are cats.
III. All black things are lions.
IV. Some lions are black.
Which of the following is true?
a. Only I follows
b Only II follows
c. Only IV follows
d Only II and IV follow
11. Statement: Many students tend to procrastinate until the last minute to complete their assignments. They wait until the deadline approaches before starting to work on their tasks. This behavior leads to high levels of stress and lower quality work.
Which one of the following assertions is best supported by the argument presented above?
a. All students procrastinate until the last minute to complete their assignments.
b. Procrastination leads to higher quality work.
c. Procrastination leads to lower levels of stress.
d. Procrastination is a common behavior among students that results in lower quality work and increased stress.
12. Statement: All dogs are mammals. All mammals have lungs. Therefore, all dogs have lungs.
Is the argument valid?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. Cannot determine
13. A jar contains 50 marbles: 20 are red, 15 are blue, and 15 are green. If you select one marble at random from the jar, what is the probability that it is either red or blue?
a. 0.6
b. 0.7
c. 0.8
d. 0.9
14. If "apple" is "orange," "orange" is "banana," "banana" is "pineapple," "pineapple" is "grapefruit," and "grapefruit" is "kiwi," what fruit is associated with vitamin C?
a. apple
b. orange
c. banana
d. pineapple
15. "If a car is speeding, then it is breaking the law. Sarah's car is not breaking the law; therefore, it is not speeding."
Is the argument valid?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. Cannot determine
16. A, B, C, D, E, and F are six friends. A is taller than D and E but shorter than B and C. F is taller than E but shorter than D. Who among them is the tallest?
Note: Assume that no two persons have the same height.
a. A
b. B
c. C
17. A recent study found that people who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing heart disease. Therefore, everyone should exercise regularly to reduce their risk of heart disease.
The strength of this argument depends on which one of the following?
a. heart disease is a serious health concern.
b. Exercise is easy and accessible to everyone.
c. The study is reliable and based on a large sample size.
d. People who exercise regularly always have a lower risk of heart disease.
18. In a group of 8 people, John is taller than Sarah, but shorter than Michael. Rachel is taller than both Sarah and John. If Michael is the tallest person in the group, who is the shortest person in the group?
a. Sarah
b. John
c. Rachel
d. It cannot be determined from the given information.
19. There are five houses in a row, each with a different color. The orange house is on the immediate right of the green house. The blue house is to the left of the yellow house but is not adjacent to the greenhouse. The purple house is between the green and yellow houses. Which house is in the middle?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. Blue
d. Purple
20. Ross's father is the only son of the father of Alice. What is the relationship between Alice and Ross?
a. Father and son
b. Grandfather and grandson
c. Brothers
d. Uncle and nephew
21. Statements: All dogs are mammals. All mammals have kidneys. All animals with kidneys have a heart. All animals with a heart can swim.
Conclusions:
I. All dogs can swim. II. All mammals can swim. III. All animals with a heart are mammals. IV. All animals that can swim have a heart.
a. Only I and II follow.
b. Only II and III follow.
c. Only III and IV follow.
d. Only I and IV follow.
22. If six days ago was Thursday, what day of the week is it today?
a. Monday
b. Tuesday
c. Wednesday
d. Friday
23. "The youngest child in the family is a girl."
Which of the following is a correct conclusion?
a. The family has only one child.
b. The oldest child in the family is a boy.
c. The family has at least one daughter.
d. The family has no sons.
24. Reduce the following argument to standard form and check the validity of the argument.
If a student studies hard, then they will get good grades. John: I studied hard and got good grades, therefore, I must have passed the course. Samantha: I didn't study hard and got good grades, therefore, studying hard is not necessary to get good grades.
Whose reasoning is valid?
a. John
b. Samantha
c. Both of them
d. None of them
25. All athletes have to maintain a strict diet to perform well. Mike is a runner, and he maintains a strict diet. Therefore, he will perform well in the upcoming marathon. Which one of the following best describes how the argument proceeds?
a. It begins with a generalisation and then applies it to a particular circumstance.
b. It begins with a rigid guideline and then adapts it to a particular circumstance.
c. It begins with a generalisation, adds more proof, and finally comes to an illogical conclusion.
d. It begins with a generalisation, finds an exception, and uses that to support its conclusion.
26. Complete the Matrix
d. none of the above
27. Historian: The most successful empires in history have been those that were able to effectively manage their resources and expand their territory.
Which of the following, according to the historian, exemplifies a successful empire?
a. The Aztec Empire, which was known for its brutal human sacrifices and ultimately fell to Spanish conquistadors.
b. The Roman Empire, which was able to establish a vast network of roads and aqueducts, but ultimately succumbed to internal corruption and external threats.
c. The Mongol Empire, which conquered a significant portion of Eurasia, but was unable to maintain its control over its vast territory.
d. The Ottoman Empire, which was able to maintain a stable economy and a strong military, but eventually fell due to its inability to adapt to modern technology and changing geopolitical dynamics.
28. When drivers are deprived of sleep there are definite behavioral changes, such as slower responses to stimuli and a reduced ability to concentrate, but people's selfawareness of these changes is poor. Most drivers think they can tell when they are about to fall asleep, but they cannot. Each of the following illustrates the principle that the passage illustrates EXCEPT:
a. People who have been drinking alcohol are not good judges of whether they are too drunk to drive.
b. Elementary school students who dislike arithmetic are not good judges of whether multiplication tables should be included in the school's curriculum.
c. Industrial workers who have just been exposed to noxious fumes are not good judges of whether they should keep working.
d. People who have just donated blood and have become faint are not good judges of whether they are ready to walk out of the facility.
29. A company has five employees - Alice, Bob, Carol, Dave, and Eve. They are assigned to work on exactly five different projects - P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5. Each employee is assigned to work on one and only one project subject to the following constraints:
● If Alice works on P1, then Dave does not work on it.
● If Bob works on P2, then either Carol or Dave, but not both, works on it.
● If Carol works on P3, then Eve does not work on it.
● If Eve works on P4, then either Alice or Bob, but not both, works on it.
Which of the following could be a possible assignment of employees to projects?
a. Alice - P1, Bob - P2, Carol - P3, Dave - P4, Eve - P5
b. Alice - P5, Bob - P2, Carol - P3, Dave - P1, Eve - P4
d. Alice - P4, Bob - P1, Carol - P5, Dave - P2, Eve - P3
30. On a particular Saturday, a student will perform six activities grocery shopping, hedge trimming, jogging, kitchen cleaning, laundry, and motorbike servicing. Each activity will be performed once, one at a time. The order in which the activities are performed is subject to the following conditions:
Grocery shopping has to be immediately after hedge trimming. Kitchen cleaning has to be earlier than grocery shopping.
Motorbike servicing has to be earlier than laundry.
Motorbike servicing has to be either immediately before or immediately after jogging
If laundry is earlier than kitchen cleaning, then hedge trimming must be
a. fifth
b. fourth
c. third
d. second