Schlussfolgerungen und Deduktionen im Englischunterricht der Klasse 10

Question 1

What is a key characteristic of deductive reasoning?

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Proceeding from general principles to specific instances

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Drawing general conclusions from specific observations

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Making predictions based on limited evidence

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Relying on empirical evidence to form conclusions

Question 2

What is the primary reason for using inference in text analysis?

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To fill gaps in missing information

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To make precise predictions based on evidence

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To accurately determine the author's original intent

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To validate existing evidence

Question 3

What is the key distinction between inference and deduction?

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Inference involves making suppositions, while deduction involves drawing logical conclusions

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Deduction involves making suppositions, while inference involves drawing logical conclusions

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Inference and deduction are essentially the same process

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Inference is considered more reliable than deduction

Question 4

Welche Schlussfolgerung lässt sich aus dem Text "Der Himmel ist seit Stunden bedeckt und es regnet ununterbrochen" ableiten?

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Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es weiter regnet.

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Es wird bald aufhören zu regnen.

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Das Wetter wird sich verbessern.

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Es ist unmöglich, eine Vorhersage über das Wetter zu treffen.

Question 5

Welches der folgenden Wörter könnte im Text verwendet werden, um die in der vorherigen Frage gezogene Schlussfolgerung zu stützen?

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wahrscheinlich

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möglicherweise

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sicher

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hoffentlich

Question 6

Welche Vorhersage lässt sich aus dem Text "Die Arbeitslosenquote steigt seit mehreren Monaten kontinuierlich an" ableiten?

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Die Arbeitslosenquote wird wahrscheinlich weiter steigen.

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Die Arbeitslosenquote wird wahrscheinlich sinken.

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Die Arbeitslosenquote wird sich wahrscheinlich nicht verändern.

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Es ist unmöglich, eine Vorhersage über die Arbeitslosenquote zu treffen.

Question 7

Welcher der folgenden Sätze widerspricht der Aussage "Alle Hunde sind Säugetiere"?

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Nicht alle Säugetiere sind Hunde.

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Einige Säugetiere sind Hunde.

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Hunde sind Wirbeltiere.

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Alle Wirbeltiere sind Säugetiere.

Question 8

Welche Schlussfolgerung lässt sich aus dem Text "Der Zeuge hat eine Vorgeschichte von Lügen und Diebstahl" ziehen?

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Der Zeuge ist wahrscheinlich unglaubwürdig.

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Der Zeuge ist wahrscheinlich ehrlich.

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Es gibt nicht genügend Informationen, um eine Schlussfolgerung zu ziehen.

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Der Zeuge ist definitiv unglaubwürdig.

Question 9

Welche Aussage deutet darauf hin, dass die Person, die den folgenden Satz gesagt hat, voreingenommen ist: "Wir sollten den Flüchtlingen nicht helfen, denn sie sind alle faul."?

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Die Person glaubt, dass alle Flüchtlinge faul sind.

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Die Person hat Beweise dafür, dass alle Flüchtlinge faul sind.

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Die Person hasst alle Flüchtlinge.

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Die Person hat Angst vor Flüchtlingen.

Question 10

Welcher der folgenden Sätze ist eine deduktive Aussage?

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Wenn es regnet, wird die Straße nass.

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Die meisten Katzen sind schwarz oder weiß.

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Ich bin müde, weil ich nicht genug geschlafen habe.

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Ich glaube, dass es morgen regnen wird.

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a way to draw inferences from a text?

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Making guesses

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Finding supporting details

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Connecting different pieces of information

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Analyzing the author's purpose

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for making inferences?

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Making assumptions without evidence

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Looking for clues in the text

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Reading between the lines

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Using prior knowledge

Question 13

What is the most effective way to make an accurate prediction?

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Consider all of the available evidence

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Rely solely on your feelings or intuition

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Use a crystal ball

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Make a guess without any logical basis

Question 14

Which of the following is a sign that a conclusion is valid?

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The premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises

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The conclusion is supported by a lot of evidence, even if the premises are false

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The conclusion is what you want to be true

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The conclusion is widely accepted by most people

Question 15

What is the key difference between a premise and a conclusion?

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A premise provides a reason for believing something, while a conclusion is what is believed

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A conclusion provides a reason for believing something, while a premise is what is believed

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Premises and conclusions are the same thing

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There is no difference between a premise and a conclusion

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of making inferences?

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To gain a deeper understanding of information

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To predict future events with certainty

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To prove that one's own opinions are correct

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To avoid doing any actual critical thinking

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an implicit inference?

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I can infer that the cat is content because it is purring and has a relaxed body posture.

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The cat is sleeping on the couch.

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It is raining outside.

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The street is wet.

Question 18

The idiom 'at your peril' in the sentence signifies which meaning?

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At your own risk

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To your benefit

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Without fear

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To your advantage

Question 19

Which of the following conclusions can be logically deduced from the statement that all cats are mammals?

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All cats are animals.

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All mammals are cats.

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All animals are cats.

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All mammals have fur.

Question 20

In the sentence, the phrase 'a bolt from the blue' refers to an event that is:

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Sudden

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Expected

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Gradual

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Planned

Question 21

Which characteristic is NOT associated with deductive reasoning?

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Uses specific examples to support a conclusion

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Starts with a general statement

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Leads to a definite conclusion

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Can be used to make predictions

Question 22

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between inference and deduction?

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Inference is a broader concept that encompasses deduction.

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Deduction is a narrower concept that falls within inference.

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Inference and deduction are entirely separate processes.

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Inference is the inverse of deduction.

Question 23

From the sentence 'The dog barked at the mailman', we can infer that:

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The dog was protecting its territory.

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The dog was friendly.

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The mailman was posing a threat.

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The mailman was delivering a package.

Question 24

The author claims that "all dogs are mammals." Can we logically conclude from this statement that "all mammals are dogs"?

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No, because the statement does not provide enough information to make that conclusion.

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Yes, because dogs are a type of mammal.

Question 25

The article states that "countries with higher GDPs tend to have lower crime rates." Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this statement?

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Higher GDPs may contribute to lower crime rates, but other factors are likely also involved.

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Higher GDPs directly cause lower crime rates.

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There is no relationship between GDP and crime rates.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of inference?

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Hypothetical

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Deductive

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Inductive

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Analogical

Question 27

Which of the following statements is a deduction?

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I can conclude that it will rain tomorrow based on the evidence provided.

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The author suggests that the weather will be unpleasant tomorrow.

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The sky is clear and sunny.

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It is unlikely that there will be any precipitation tomorrow.

Question 28

Which of the following is a key characteristic of inference?

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It is a logical conclusion based on evidence.

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It is directly stated in the text.

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It is always 100% accurate.

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It is a wild guess with no basis.

Question 29

Which of the following skills is essential for making deductions?

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Logical reasoning

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Memorizing facts

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Guessing randomly

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Blindly accepting everything you read

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a useful clue for making inferences?

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Direct statements

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Details in the text

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Prior knowledge

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The author's purpose

Question 31

Read the following sentence: "The boy was panting heavily and sweating profusely."
What can you infer about the boy's physical activity?

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He has been running

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He is cold

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He is nervous

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He is sick

Question 32

Which of the following is the best way to avoid making biased inferences?

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Consider all available evidence

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Rely on your personal experiences

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Ignore information that contradicts your beliefs

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Make assumptions based on stereotypes

Question 33

Read the following sentence: "The teacher's face was as red as a tomato."
What literary device is being used to make the inference?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 34

Read the following sentence: "The man was a walking encyclopedia."
What does this sentence imply about the man?

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He is very intelligent

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He is a teacher

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He is a librarian

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He is a writer

Question 35

Read the sentence: 'Her face was pale and her eyes were filled with tears.' Which inference can you reasonably draw?

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She is sad

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She is angry

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She is happy

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She is tired

Question 36

Read the following argument: 'If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.' Which type of deduction is this?

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Syllogism

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Hypothesis

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Dilemma

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Induction

Question 37

Read the sentence: 'The students were all engaged in the lesson, eagerly taking notes and asking questions.' What can you deduce about the students' attitude towards the lesson?

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They are engaged

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They are bored

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They are uninterested

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They are confused

Question 38

Which of the following is a key skill for successful inference and deduction?

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Critical thinking

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Memorization

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Rapid reading

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Vocabulary memorization

Question 39

Read the following statement: 'Smoking is a major cause of preventable deaths.' What can you deduce about the author's opinion on smoking?

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They oppose smoking

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They support smoking

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They are neutral about smoking

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They are unsure about the effects of smoking

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an inference?

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It is drawn from direct observations.

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It is based on implicit information.

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It can be either logical or illogical.

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It involves making connections and assumptions.

Question 41

Read the following sentence: 'The students were all wearing raincoats.' Which inference can be made from this sentence?

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It was raining outside.

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The students were going on a field trip.

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The students were having a water balloon fight.

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The students were lost in the woods.

Question 42

Read the following paragraph: 'The weather forecast predicts a 90% chance of rain tomorrow. I think I'll take my umbrella just in case.' What is the inference that the person is making?

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It will probably rain tomorrow.

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It will definitely rain tomorrow.

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There is a small chance of rain tomorrow.

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It won't rain tomorrow.

Question 43

Read the following sentence: 'The car was parked in the driveway, and the engine was still running.' What can be inferred from this sentence?

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The driver forgot to turn off the engine.

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The car is stolen.

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The driver is inside the house.

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The car is overheating.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a logical inference?

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The ground will be wet if it rains.

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I must love all desserts since I love chocolate.

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Aliens must exist because the sky is blue.

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My friend must be a bad person since they are always late.

Question 45

Which of the following is **not** a step in the process of making a deduction?

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Gathering evidence

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Identifying the premises

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Drawing a conclusion

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Evaluating the validity of the conclusion

Question 46

What is the term for a conclusion that is not necessarily true but follows logically from the premises?

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Unsound conclusion

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Valid conclusion

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Invalid conclusion

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Sound conclusion

Question 47

Which of the following is a primary indicator that a statement is an inference?

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It is a logical conclusion drawn from information in the text.

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It is directly stated in the text.

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It contradicts information in the text.

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It is supported solely by outside knowledge.

Question 48

Identify the statement that is NOT an example of an inference:

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The book is lying on the table.

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John is wearing a suit, so he might be attending a formal event.

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The clouds are dark, so it is likely going to rain.

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The driveway is empty, suggesting that the owner may be away.

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of making deductions?

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To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.

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To make assumptions based on personal beliefs.

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To ignore contradictory information.

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To rely solely on intuition.

Question 50

In which type of text are inferences and deductions commonly used?

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Newspaper articles

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Love letters

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Grocery lists

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Recipes

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a potential challenge in making inferences and deductions?

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Lack of motivation

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Limited information

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Biased information

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Flawed reasoning

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of a valid inference?

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It is supported by evidence from the text

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It is unrelated to the topic

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It contradicts the text

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It is illogical

Question 53

Which of the following sentences is a deduction from the statement 'All apples are fruits'?

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Some fruits are apples

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Fruits are healthy

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Apples are red

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Some fruits are poisonous

Question 54

Which of the following is a type of inference that is based on generalizing from specific observations?

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Inductive inference

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Syllogistic inference

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Deductive inference

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Analogical inference

Question 55

What is the logical fallacy committed in the following argument: 'All dogs bark. My pet barks. Therefore, my pet is a dog'?

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Affirming the consequent

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Denying the antecedent

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Appeal to ignorance

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Ad hominem

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of an inference based on analogy?

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Dogs are like wolves. Wolves are predators. Therefore, dogs are predators

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The student did not study. He failed the test

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If it is winter, then it is cold

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The lawn is wet. It must have rained

Question 57

Which of the following is a benefit of being able to make inferences?

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It helps us to understand the world around us and make informed decisions

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It helps us to get better grades in school

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It makes us more popular with others

Question 58

Read the following text: 'The sky is cloudy and the wind is blowing.' Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the text?

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It is likely to rain

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It is going to be a warm day

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It is going to be a sunny day

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It is going to be a windy day

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of a syllogism?

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All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal

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I saw a cat. Therefore, all cats are black

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The grass is green. All plants are green

Question 60

Which of the following is a valid inference from the sentence 'The dog wagged its tail'?

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The dog is excited or friendly.

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The dog is a friendly breed.

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The dog is aggressive.

Question 61

Which of the following can be deduced from the statement 'All birds have feathers'?

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A sparrow, which is a type of bird, has feathers.

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A sparrow can fly.

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A sparrow sings.

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All animals have feathers.

Question 62

Which of the following is a plausible inference from the paragraph 'The streets were flooded, and cars were abandoned on the side of the road. The rain must have been heavy.'?

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The rain caused the flooding, which in turn led to the abandonment of cars.

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The cars were stolen.

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The drivers were stuck in traffic.

Question 63

Which of the following is a reasonable deduction from the fact that 'Tom is a teacher'?

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Tom likely has a degree in education or a related field.

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Tom is a student.

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Tom is a doctor.

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Tom is a lawyer.

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a deductive argument?

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The premises do not have to be true.

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The premises provide evidence to support the conclusion.

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The conclusion logically follows from the premises if the premises are true.

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The argument is valid if the premises are true.