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1.

The high school math department needs to appoint a new chairperson, which will be based on seniority. Ms. West has less seniority than Mr. Temple, but more than Ms. Brody. Mr. Rhodes has more seniority than Ms. West, but less than Mr. Temple. Mr. Temple doesn t want the job. Who will be the new math department chairperson?

A. Mr. Rhodes
B. Mr. Temple
C. Ms. West
D. Ms. Brody
Answer» B. Mr. Temple
Discussion
2.

1. Cloudy days tend to be more windy than sunny days.
2. Foggy days tend to be less windy than cloudy days.
3. Sunny days tend to be less windy than foggy days.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
3.

1. Tom puts on his socks before he puts on his shoes.
2. He puts on his shirt before he puts on his jacket.
3. Tom puts on his shoes before he puts on his shirt.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
4.

1. The bookstore has a better selection of postcards than the newsstand does.
2. The selection of postcards at the drugstore is better than at the bookstore.
3. The drugstore has a better selection of postcards than the bookstore or the newsstand.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
5.

1. A jar of jelly beans contains more red beans than green.
2. There are more yellow beans than red.
3. The jar contains fewer yellow jelly beans than green ones.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
6.

1. Three pencils cost the same as two erasers.
2. Four erasers cost the same as one ruler.
3. Pencils are more expensive than rulers.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
7.

Fact 1 : All chickens are birds.
Fact 2 : Some chickens are hens.
Fact 3 : Female birds lay eggs.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. All birds lay eggs.
II. Hens are birds.
III. Some chickens are not hens.

A. II only
B. II and III only
C. I, II, and III
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» C. I, II, and III
Discussion
8.

Fact 1 : All hats have brims.
Fact 2 : There are black hats and blue hats.
Fact 3 : Baseball caps are hats.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. All caps have brims.
II. Some baseball caps are blue.
III. Baseball caps have no brims.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I, II, and III
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Fact 1 : Jessica has four children.
Fact 2 : Two of the children have blue eyes and two of the children have brown eyes.
Fact 3 : Half of the children are girls.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. At least one girl has blue eyes.
II. Two of the children are boys.
III. The boys have brown eyes.

A. II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» B. I and III only
Discussion
10.

1. A toothpick is useful.
2. Useful things are valuable.
3. A toothpick is valuable.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
11.

I. At a parking lot, a sedan is parked to the right of a pickup and to the left of a sport utility vehicle.
II. A minivan is parked to the left of the pickup.
III. The minivan is parked between the pickup and the sedan.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
12.

Fact 1 : All drink mixes are beverages.
Fact 2 : All beverages are drinkable.
Fact 3 : Some beverages are red.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Some drink mixes are red.
II. All beverages are drink mixes.
III. All red drink mixes are drinkable.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Discussion
13.

Fact 1 : Islands are surrounded by water.
Fact 2 : Maui is an island.
Fact 3 : Maui was formed by a volcano.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Maui is surrounded by water.
II. All islands are formed by volcanoes.
III. All volcanoes are on islands.

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» B. III only
Discussion
14.

Fact 1 : Pictures can tell a story.
Fact 2 : All storybooks have pictures.
Fact 3 : Some storybooks have words.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Pictures can tell a story better than words can.
II. The stories in storybooks are very simple.
III. Some storybooks have both words and pictures.

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Discussion
15.

Fact 1 : Robert has four vehicles.
Fact 2 : Two of the vehicles are red.
Fact 3 : One of the vehicles is a minivan.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Robert has a red minivan.
II. Robert has three cars.
III. Robert s favorite color is red.

A. I only
B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» E.
Discussion
16.

Fact 1 : Most stuffed toys are stuffed with beans.
Fact 2 : There are stuffed bears and stuffed tigers.
Fact 3 : Some chairs are stuffed with beans.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Only children s chairs are stuffed with beans.
II. All stuffed tigers are stuffed with beans.
III. Stuffed monkeys are not stuffed with beans.

A. I only
B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Children are in pursuit of a dog whose leash has broken. James is directly behind the dog. Ruby is behind James. Rachel is behind Ruby. Max is ahead of the dog walking down the street in the opposite direction. As the children and dog pass, Max turns around and joins the pursuit. He runs in behind Ruby. James runs faster and is alongside the dog on the left. Ruby runs faster and is alongside the dog on the right. Which child is directly behind the dog?

A. James
B. Ruby
C. Rachel
D. Max
Answer» E.
Discussion
18.

Fact 1 : All dogs like to run.
Fact 2 : Some dogs like to swim.
Fact 3 : Some dogs look like their masters.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. All dogs who like to swim look like their masters.
II. Dogs who like to swim also like to run.
III. Dogs who like to run do not look like their masters.

A. I only
B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» C. II and III only
Discussion
19.

Fact 1 : Mary said, Ann and I both have cats.
Fact 2 : Ann said, I don t have a cat.
Fact 3 : Mary always tells the truth, but Ann sometimes lies.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Ann has a cat.
II. Mary has a cat.
III. Ann is lying.

A. II only
B. I and II only
C. I, II, and III
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Discussion
20.

Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest friend would get the extra piece.Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months younger than Ned. Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of pizza?

A. Randy
B. Greg
C. Ned
D. Kent
Answer» D. Kent
Discussion
21.

Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?

A. He was average height, thin, and middle - aged.
B. He was tall, thin, and middle - aged.
C. He was tall, thin, and young.
D. He was tall, of average weight, and middle - aged.
Answer» C. He was tall, thin, and young.
Discussion
22.

Nurse Kemp has worked more night shifts in a row than Nurse Rogers, who has worked five. Nurse Miller has worked fifteen night shifts in a row, more than Nurses Kemp and Rogers combined. Nurse Calvin has worked eight night shifts in a row, less than Nurse Kemp. How many night shifts in a row has Nurse Kemp worked?

A. eight
B. nine
C. ten
D. eleven
Answer» C. ten
Discussion
23.

Fact 1 : Some pens don t write.
Fact 2 : All blue pens write.
Fact 3 : Some writing utensils are pens.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Some writing utensils don t write.
II. Some writing utensils are blue.
III. Some blue writing utensils don t write.

A. II only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» C. II and III only
Discussion
24.

In a four-day period Monday through Thursday each of the following temporary office workers worked only one day, each a different day. Ms. Johnson was scheduled to work on Monday, but she traded with Mr. Carter, who was originally scheduled to work on Wednesday. Ms. Falk traded with Mr. Kirk, who was originally scheduled to work on Thursday. After all the switching was done, who worked on Tuesday?

A. Mr. Carter
B. Ms. Falk
C. Ms. Johnson
D. Mr. Kirk
Answer» E.
Discussion
25.

A four-person crew from Classic Colors is painting Mr. Field s house. Michael is painting the front of the house. Ross is in the alley behind the house painting the back. Jed is painting the window frames on the north side, Shawn is on the south. If Michael switches places with Jed, and Jed then switches places with Shawn, where is Shawn?

A. in the alley behind the house
B. on the north side of the house
C. in front of the house
D. on the south side of the house
Answer» D. on the south side of the house
Discussion
26.

Fact 1 : Eyeglass frames cost between $35 and $350.
Fact 2 : Some eyeglass frames are made of titanium.
Fact 3 : Some eyeglass frames are made of plastic.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Titanium eyeglass frames cost more than plastic frames.
II. Expensive eyeglass frames last longer than cheap frames.
III. Only a few eyeglass frames cost less than $35.

A. II only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» E.
Discussion
27.

At the baseball game, Henry was sitting in seat 253.
Marla was sitting to the right of Henry in seat 254.
In the seat to the left of Henry was George.
Inez was sitting to the left of George.
Which seat is Inez sitting in?

A. 251
B. 254
C. 255
D. 256
Answer» B. 254
Discussion
28.

Danielle has been visiting friends in Ridge-wood for the past two weeks. She is leaving tomorrow morning and her flight is very early. Most of her friends live fairly close to the airport. Madison lives ten miles away. Frances lives five miles away, Samantha, seven miles. Alexis is farther away than Frances, but closer than Samantha. Approximately how far away from the airport is Alexis?

A. nine miles
B. seven miles
C. eight miles
D. six miles
Answer» E.
Discussion
29.

Four defensive football players are chasing the opposing wide receiver, who has the ball. Calvin is directly behind the ball carrier. Jenkins and Burton are side by side behind Calvin. Zeller is behind Jenkins and Burton. Calvin tries for the tackle but misses and falls. Burton trips. Which defensive player tackles the receiver?

A. Burton
B. Zeller
C. Jenkins
D. Calvin
Answer» D. Calvin
Discussion
30.

As they prepare for the state championships, one gymnast must be moved from the Level 2 team to the Level 1 team. The coaches will move the gymnast who has won the biggest prize and who has the most experience. In the last competition, Roberta won a bronze medal and has competed seven times before. Jamie has won a silver medal and has competed fewer times than Roberta. Beth has won a higher medal than Jamie and has competed more times than Roberta. Michele has won a bronze medal, and it is her third time competing. Who will be moved to the Level 1 team?

A. Roberta
B. Beth
C. Michele
D. Jamie
Answer» C. Michele
Discussion
31.

Ms. Forest likes to let her students choose who their partners will be; however, no pair of students may work together more than seven class periods in a row.
Adam and Baxter have studied together seven class periods in a row.
Carter and Dennis have worked together three class periods in a row.
Carter does not want to work with Adam.
Who should be assigned to work with Baxter?

A. Carter
B. Adam
C. Dennis
D. Forest
Answer» B. Adam
Discussion
32.

1. Spot is bigger than King and smaller than Sugar.
2. Ralph is smaller than Sugar and bigger than Spot.
3. King is bigger than Ralph.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
33.

1.The hotel is two blocks east of the drugstore.
2. The market is one block west of the hotel.
3. The drugstore is west of the market.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
34.

1. All Camels are Signots with buttons.
2. No yellow Signots have buttons.
3. No Camels are yellow.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
35.

1. Martina is sitting in the desk behind Jerome.
2. Jerome is sitting in the desk behind Bryant.
3. Bryant is sitting in the desk behind Martina.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
36.

1. All spotted Angles have long tails.
2. Short-haired Angles always have short tails.
3. Long-tailed Angles never have short hair.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
37.

1. Battery X lasts longer than Battery Y.
2. Battery Y doesn t last as long as Battery Z.
3. Battery Z lasts longer than Battery X.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
38.

1. Joe is younger than Kathy.
2. Mark was born after Joe.
3. Kathy is older than Mark.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
39.

1. The Shop and Save Grocery is south of Greenwood Pharmacy.
2. Rebecca s house is northeast of Greenwood Pharmacy.
3. Rebecca s house is west of the Shop and Save Grocery.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
40.

1. A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons.
2. There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges.
3. The basket contains more apples than oranges.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
41.

1. The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Galleria.
2. The Four Corners Mall has fewer stores than the Galleria.
3. The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Four Corners Mall.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
42.

1. On the day the Barton triplets are born, Jenna weighs more than Jason.
2. Jason weighs less than Jasmine.
3. Of the three babies, Jasmine weighs the most.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
43.

1. Taking the train across town is quicker than taking the bus.
2. Taking the bus across town is slower than driving a car.
3. Taking the train across town is quicker than driving a car.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
44.

1. Middle-town is north of Centiliter.
2. Centerville is east of Pen-field.
3. Pen-field is northwest of Middle-town.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
45.

1. Apartments in the Riverdale Manor cost less than apartments in The Gaslight Commons.
2. Apartments in the Livingston Gate cost more than apartments in the The Gaslight Commons.
3. Of the three apartment buildings, the Livingston Gate costs the most.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
46.

1. Oat cereal has more fiber than corn cereal but less fiber than bran cereal.
2. Corn cereal has more fiber than rice cereal but less fiber than wheat cereal.
3. Of the three kinds of cereal, rice cereal has the least amount of fiber.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion
47.

1. The temperature on Monday was lower than on Tuesday.
2. The temperature on Wednesday was lower than on Tuesday.
3. The temperature on Monday was higher than on Wednesday.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
48.

1. Mara runs faster than Gail.
2. Lily runs faster than Mara.
3. Gail runs faster than Lily.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
49.

1. All the trees in the park are flowering trees.
2. Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
3. All dogwoods are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
50.

1. Rover weighs less than Fido.
2. Rover weighs more than Boomer.
3. Of the three dogs, Boomer weighs the least.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer» B. false
Discussion