DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and draw proper conclusions inferring the facts presented in the text. Julio and his father had been looking forward to their fishing trip for weeks. They didn't take much food with them on the trip. When they started fishing they were quickly approached by a forest ranger. He asked Julio's father if he had a fishing license. Julio's father reached into his wallet and suddenly got a terrified look on his face. Julio was disappointed that night as he ate dinner. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn about the story?

Julio's mother doesn't like fish

Julio was disappointed at dinner because he was hoping to have fish for dinner.

Julio's mother doesn't like fish

It takes a long time to catch fish

Julio's father is a better fisherman than Julio

DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions one/two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: Temple is a place of worship. Church is also a place of worship. Conclusions: Hindus and Christians use the same place for worship. All churches are temples.

Both conclusions I and II follow

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow

DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions one/two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements:All students are girls. No girl is dull. Conclusions: There are no boys in the class. No students is dull.

Both conclusions I and II follow

Today I was late for my volleyball game. Mom pulled the car over several times to study the map she had printed off the Internet. Mom even made me go into a convenience store to see if I could get some help in there. When we finally got to the gym, the girls on my team were almost finished warming up. Which of these conclusions can the reader draw based on the passage?

The girl and her mom had car trouble on the way to the game.

The girl and her mom got lost on the way to the game.

The girl and her mom had car trouble on the way to the game.

The coach was angry when the athlete showed up late.

The girl was not an important player on her team.

DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions one/two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statement: No children are voters. Conclusions: All adults are voters. No voters are children.

Both conclusions I and II follow

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

On May 25th, the US President John Kennedy announced that the US would land a person on the moon before the end of the decade. This tremendous mission cost 24 billion dollars. The goal was finally reached when Apollo 11 landed on the moon's surface on July 20, .1969. Neil Armstron, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins were on the board of Apollo 11. Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21 hours and 37 minutes on the moon before returning to the command ship. Which conclusion could NOT be made from the facts given in the passage?

Three astronauts walked on the moon.

President Kennedy was interested in the trip to the moon.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage carefully infer and draw conclusions from the facts presented in the text. If you have ever seen a golf ball, you know it is a small round ball with a lot of little ridges or holes on it. Those ridges or holes are called dimples. Golf balls were not always made with dimples. The first golf balls were made from leather. They were stuffed with goose feathers. Some people called them featheries. All balls were made by hand and very expensive to buy. In the 1840s, the guttie ball was introduced. It was made of rubber. In the 1880s, the gutties began to be made with patterns on the balls. The most popular pattern was called Bramble. It was a series of bumps in circles on the balls. They bumps became popular because golfers realize that scratches and bumps on the surface helped the ball travel further. In the early 1900s, the golf balls golfers use today were first developed. They were made of two halves fused together so they had air in the middle. This made them lighter and helped them travel further. Companies then added the dimples to make the balls able to travel even further and much faster. Why do dimples make the balls travel faster and further? They create multiple layers of air around the ball. One layer moves faster than the other, which helps increase the ball's speed. Most golf balls today have between 300 and 500 dimples. Companies are constantly testing the number, depth, and position of the dimples to try to make sure they have the best golf ball available for every golfer. Some golfers may want a ball with more dimples. Some may want a ball with fewer dimples. It all depends on how they play the game. What is the main focus of this passage?

The different types of modern golf balls

The popularity of different golf balls today

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage carefully infer and draw conclusions from the facts presented in the text. If you have ever seen a golf ball, you know it is a small round ball with a lot of little ridges or holes on it. Those ridges or holes are called dimples. Golf balls were not always made with dimples. The first golf balls were made from leather. They were stuffed with goose feathers. Some people called them featheries. All balls were made by hand and very expensive to buy. In the 1840s, the guttie ball was introduced. It was made of rubber. In the 1880s, the gutties began to be made with patterns on the balls. The most popular pattern was called Bramble. It was a series of bumps in circles on the balls. They bumps became popular because golfers realize that scratches and bumps on the surface helped the ball travel further. In the early 1900s, the golf balls golfers use today were first developed. They were made of two halves fused together so they had air in the middle. This made them lighter and helped them travel further. Companies then added the dimples to make the balls able to travel even further and much faster. Why do dimples make the balls travel faster and further? They create multiple layers of air around the ball. One layer moves faster than the other, which helps increase the ball's speed. Most golf balls today have between 300 and 500 dimples. Companies are constantly testing the number, depth, and position of the dimples to try to make sure they have the best golf ball available for every golfer. Some golfers may want a ball with more dimples. Some may want a ball with fewer dimples. It all depends on how they play the game. Why were the first golf balls most likely called featheries?

They were stuffed with feathers.

25 + Mcqs in Drawing Conclusions and Interference in Competitive English Page 1 McqOptions

1.	DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and draw proper conclusions inferring the facts presented in the text. Julio and his father had been looking forward to their fishing trip for weeks. They didn't take much food with them on the trip. When they started fishing they were quickly approached by a forest ranger. He asked Julio's father if he had a fishing license. Julio's father reached into his wallet and suddenly got a terrified look on his face. Julio was disappointed that night as he ate dinner. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn about the story?
A.	Julio was disappointed at dinner because he was hoping to have fish for dinner.
B.	Julio's mother doesn't like fish
C.	It takes a long time to catch fish
D.	Julio's father is a better fisherman than Julio
Answer» B. Julio's mother doesn't like fish

Discussion

2.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs.7.92 crores per annum on fuel. Conclusions: Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

3.	DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions one/two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: Temple is a place of worship. Church is also a place of worship. Conclusions: Hindus and Christians use the same place for worship. All churches are temples.
A.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B.	Both conclusions I and II follow
C.	Only conclusion I follows
D.	Only conclusion II follows
Answer» B. Both conclusions I and II follow

Discussion

4.	DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions one/two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements:All students are girls. No girl is dull. Conclusions: There are no boys in the class. No students is dull.
A.	Only conclusion II follows
B.	Both conclusions I and II follow
C.	Neither conclusion I nor II
D.	Only conclusion I follows
Answer» C. Neither conclusion I nor II

Discussion

5.	Today I was late for my volleyball game. Mom pulled the car over several times to study the map she had printed off the Internet. Mom even made me go into a convenience store to see if I could get some help in there. When we finally got to the gym, the girls on my team were almost finished warming up. Which of these conclusions can the reader draw based on the passage?
A.	The girl and her mom got lost on the way to the game.
B.	The girl and her mom had car trouble on the way to the game.
C.	The coach was angry when the athlete showed up late.
D.	The girl was not an important player on her team.
Answer» B. The girl and her mom had car trouble on the way to the game.

Discussion

6.	DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions one/two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statement: No children are voters. Conclusions: All adults are voters. No voters are children.
A.	Only conclusion II follows
B.	Only conclusion I follows
C.	Both conclusions I and II follow
D.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» C. Both conclusions I and II follow

Discussion

7.	On May 25th, the US President John Kennedy announced that the US would land a person on the moon before the end of the decade. This tremendous mission cost 24 billion dollars. The goal was finally reached when Apollo 11 landed on the moon's surface on July 20, .1969. Neil Armstron, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins were on the board of Apollo 11. Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21 hours and 37 minutes on the moon before returning to the command ship. Which conclusion could NOT be made from the facts given in the passage?
A.	Three astronauts walked on the moon.
B.	The Apollo trip was costly.
C.	President Kennedy was interested in the trip to the moon.
D.	None of these
Answer» B. The Apollo trip was costly.

Discussion

8.	The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?
A.	The horse was white.
B.	The horse was excited.
C.	The horse was sleepy.
D.	The horse was calm.
Answer» C. The horse was sleepy.

Discussion

9.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. He stressed or the need to stop the present examination system and its replacement by other methods which would measure the real merit of the students. Conclusions: Examinations should be abolished. The present examination system does not measure the real merit of the students.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

10.	DIRECTIONS: Read the passage carefully infer and draw conclusions from the facts presented in the text. If you have ever seen a golf ball, you know it is a small round ball with a lot of little ridges or holes on it. Those ridges or holes are called dimples. Golf balls were not always made with dimples. The first golf balls were made from leather. They were stuffed with goose feathers. Some people called them featheries. All balls were made by hand and very expensive to buy. In the 1840s, the guttie ball was introduced. It was made of rubber. In the 1880s, the gutties began to be made with patterns on the balls. The most popular pattern was called Bramble. It was a series of bumps in circles on the balls. They bumps became popular because golfers realize that scratches and bumps on the surface helped the ball travel further. In the early 1900s, the golf balls golfers use today were first developed. They were made of two halves fused together so they had air in the middle. This made them lighter and helped them travel further. Companies then added the dimples to make the balls able to travel even further and much faster. Why do dimples make the balls travel faster and further? They create multiple layers of air around the ball. One layer moves faster than the other, which helps increase the ball's speed. Most golf balls today have between 300 and 500 dimples. Companies are constantly testing the number, depth, and position of the dimples to try to make sure they have the best golf ball available for every golfer. Some golfers may want a ball with more dimples. Some may want a ball with fewer dimples. It all depends on how they play the game. What is the main focus of this passage?
A.	The history of golf balls
B.	The dimples on golf balls
C.	The different types of modern golf balls
D.	The popularity of different golf balls today
Answer» C. The different types of modern golf balls

Discussion

11.	DIRECTIONS: Read the passage carefully infer and draw conclusions from the facts presented in the text. If you have ever seen a golf ball, you know it is a small round ball with a lot of little ridges or holes on it. Those ridges or holes are called dimples. Golf balls were not always made with dimples. The first golf balls were made from leather. They were stuffed with goose feathers. Some people called them featheries. All balls were made by hand and very expensive to buy. In the 1840s, the guttie ball was introduced. It was made of rubber. In the 1880s, the gutties began to be made with patterns on the balls. The most popular pattern was called Bramble. It was a series of bumps in circles on the balls. They bumps became popular because golfers realize that scratches and bumps on the surface helped the ball travel further. In the early 1900s, the golf balls golfers use today were first developed. They were made of two halves fused together so they had air in the middle. This made them lighter and helped them travel further. Companies then added the dimples to make the balls able to travel even further and much faster. Why do dimples make the balls travel faster and further? They create multiple layers of air around the ball. One layer moves faster than the other, which helps increase the ball's speed. Most golf balls today have between 300 and 500 dimples. Companies are constantly testing the number, depth, and position of the dimples to try to make sure they have the best golf ball available for every golfer. Some golfers may want a ball with more dimples. Some may want a ball with fewer dimples. It all depends on how they play the game. Why were the first golf balls most likely called featheries?
A.	They were leather.
B.	They were made by hand.
C.	They were expensive.
D.	They were stuffed with feathers.
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and infer the facts presented in the text. Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the American civil rights movement, which worked for equal rights for all. He was famous for using nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice, and he never got tired of trying to end segregation laws (laws that prevented blacks from entering certain places, such as restaurants, hotels, and public schools). He also did all he could to make people realize that "all men are created equal." Because of his great work, in 1964 King received the Nobel Peace Prize ? the youngest person ever to receive this high honour. King was also a Baptist minister. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, when he was just 39 years old. His birthday is now observed as a national holiday on the third Monday in January. Based on the passage, you can infer that Martin Luther King Jr. was...
A.	violent
B.	peaceful
C.	resistant
D.	cowardly
Answer» C. resistant

Discussion

13.	DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and draw proper conclusions inferring the facts presented in the text. Richard and Luis had been hiking for hours. Richard had to carry Luis for the last few miles of the hike. Sweat was rolling down his face as the sun shone directly overhead. What time of day is it?
A.	Morning
B.	Midday
C.	Midnight
D.	Night
Answer» C. Midnight

Discussion

14.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Only good singers are invited in the conference. None without sweet voice is a good singer. Conclusions: All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Applications of applicants who do not fulfil eligibility criteria and/or who do not submit applications before last date will be summarily rejected and will not be -called for the written test. Conclusions: Those who are called for the written test are those who fulfil eligibility criteria and have submitted their applications before last date. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

16.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself. Conclusions: Some people find this world quite good. Some people find this world quite bad.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come. Conclusions: The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

18.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. The old order changed yielding place to new. Conclusions: Change is the law of nature. Discard old ideas because they are old.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

19.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners. Conclusions: 80% of the team consists of spinners. The opening batsmen were spinners.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads. Conclusions: The accident that occurred was fatal. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Vegetable prices are soaring in the market. Conclusions: Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity. People cannot eat vegetables.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Money plays a vital role in politics. Conclusions: The poor can never become politicians. All the rich men take part in politics.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Water supply in wards A and B of the city will be affected by about 50% on Friday because repairing work of the main lines is to be carried out. Conclusions: The residents in these wards should economise on water on Friday. The residents in these wards should store some water on the previous day.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

24.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. "Kraft" colours. They add colour to our life. - An advertisement. Conclusions: Catchy slogans do not attract people. People like dark colours.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

25.	DIRECTIONS: In each question below is given a statement/allowed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Modem man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past. Conclusions: Earlier there were fewer options available to man. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive English.

The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and draw proper conclusions inferring the facts presented in the text. Richard and Luis had been hiking for hours. Richard had to carry Luis for the last few miles of the hike. Sweat was rolling down his face as the sun shone directly overhead. What time of day is it?