2022 Y6 TS W10 ADDITIONAL PRACTICE

Eight competitors in a tennis competition receive up to 10 points in each round. The results for the first three rounds are shown in the table below: One competitor will definitely win the competition outright if they score enough points in the fourth and final round. What is the minimum score that this competitor needs to be guaranteed the win? A. 8 B. 7 C. 9 D. 10

Three students- Kareen, Janross, and Shiela were suspected of sneaking out of the class during the exam. Teacher Grace knows that 2 of them are guilty. When faced with suspension, they made the following statements: Kareen: Janross is not guilty Janross: Shiela is guilty Shiela: I am not guilty, However, only 1 of the three is telling the truth; the other 2 are lying. Which of the following statements must be true? A. Only Shiena is telling the truth B. Shiela is not guilty and not lying C. Only Kareen is not lying D. Only Janross is telling the truth

The prices for Rex Orange Concert tickets are shown in the table below. Chika will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18   How much is the cheapest valid combination Chika could use? A. $ 250 B. $ 400 C. $ 450 D. $ 500

Most middle-school instructors fight cellphones and other gadgets for classroom focus. While the teacher is teaching, students are texting, surfing the web, and posting on social media. They stow their smartphones in their lap, sweater pockets, or even bag pockets. As a result, individuals are often just half-present in the classroom. Thus, technology hinders learning.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Early exposure to technology is a great way to build a good foundation.

B. Because the students’ attention is split between two tasks, less knowledge is retained.

C. Technology allows students to design their own learning path, setting goals and showing expertise.

D. By allowing students to research issues of interest, technology may boost classroom learning.

After breakfast Margaret asked Kyle to drink 3 spoons of vitamin C to make him grow taller.
Margaret said that a lot of vitamins would also keep Kyle healthy. Kyle said that vitamin C is
not the right vitamin to take if you want to grow taller because he’s been drinking it for a long time and still did not have a change to his height.

Margaret: “No Kyle, Vitamin C will definitely make your height increase, because most kids who drank vitamin C grew taller.”

Which of the following sentences shows the mistake Margaret has made?
A. Margaret asserted a claim that must be accepted because no one else can prove
otherwise.
B. Margaret used authority to make her argument valid.
C. Margaret assumed the effectiveness of vitamin C in height growth is applicable to all
since it is applicable to many.
D. There is proof that vitamin C made all the kids tall.

Good grades may instill students with confidence and a sense of accomplishment. When students get excellent marks, they start to believe that they have accomplished something significant. The sense of accomplishment will motivate kids to study more and harder.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?
A. Teachers assess students not only through their academic performance but also through
their involvement in extracurricular activities.
B. All kids who achieve a good grade will study harder than before for the rest of their school life.
C. The number one basketball prospect in the country has never missed a day of school in
the hopes of getting that call from the University of Sydney.
D. It may or may not be a coincidence, but my daughter’s grades have shot up ever since
her teacher started giving them free snacks for every correct answer

Please refer to the following object as shown below

Which of the nets can be folded up to form the object as shown above?

Lily and Hannah attended a birthday party and got 50 candies each Hannah’s 5-year-old brother Nathan wanted to have some but Hannah is hesitant about it. So then Lily came up with the idea of rolling dice so that they can share their candies with Nathan. They take turns to roll ● If it is an even number, then Lily will receive 10 candies from Hannah. ● If it is an odd number, then Hannah will give the number of candies shown on the face of the dice plus five to Nathan Lily rolls 4 Hannah rolls 1 Lily gave 10 candies to Nathan along with all the candies that Hannah gave to her. How many candies did Hannah lose? A. 26 B. 16 C. 40 D. 6

Living in the city promotes a healthier lifestyle than living in the suburbs. This is due in large part to the fact that individuals who live in cities walk more than those who live in suburbia.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Because suburban regions have a greater rate of traffic collisions than cities, it is safer to reside in cities.

B. Walking has been demonstrated to improve an individual’s cardiovascular health.

C. It is more expensive to live in the city when compared to the suburbs.

D. Suburban locations often have a higher rate of crime than cities.

Thompson wants to become a professional car racer. To become a professional car racer, you need to become an experienced and skillful driver. To become an experienced and skillful driver, proper training and practice should be achieved.

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?
Kyrie: “If a person is not an experienced and skillful driver, then he/she cannot be a professional car racer. ”
Oliver: “If a person is experienced and skillful, he/she must be a professional car racer”

A. Both Kyrie and Oliver
B. Oliver only
C. Kyrie only
D. Neither Kyrie nor Oliver

It was a Friday morning and Mark arrived at class late because of the heavy traffic. When he entered the classroom, the teacher was already giving the graded exam papers. The teacher called his name and handed him the paper. Mark failed the test. Mark could not accept the fact that he failed his exams.

Mark: “I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat
has been sick, my shoes got broken, and I’ve had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!”

Which of the following sentences shows the mistake Mark has made?
A. Everyone in the class got a high score so Mark should also have a high grade.
B. Mark was taking advantage of the fact that his teacher also loves cats.
C. Mark tried to have his marks amended by appealing to his teacher’s empathetic side.
D. There was no proof that these terrible things happened to Mark.

Hundreds of truck drivers and allies gathered on Parliament Hill to rally against vaccine mandates. Some speculate that they could spend months in the US capital. Even before the rally in the United States Capital, right-wing extremism was a developing trend.

Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument?
A. Right-wing extremism has been trending and has resulted in a rally against vaccine mandates in the US capital.
B. While there hasn’t been any large-scale violence as a result of the protests against vaccine ;aws, there have
been a large number of arrests.
C. A red flag has been seen in a Parliment hill rally against vaccine laws.
D. Extremist right-wing protestors have launched an attack on the US Capital, resulting in many injuries.

Only century-old trees will be cut down. If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true? A. If the maple is not century-old then it will not be cut down. B. The oak is a century-old tree, therefore it will surely be cut down. C. Therefore, all trees will be cut down. D. Century-old trees pose a threat to neighboring houses.

Curfews allow parents to build trust with their children. So parents know where their kids are, who they’re with, and when they’ll be home. Curfews have a significant effect on preventing teen delinquency and reducing the stress levels of parents.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Some parents and municipalities impose adolescent curfews without consulting the youth.

B. Teenage curfews prohibit minors from being in public during certain hours.

C. When it comes to curfew, maturity and responsibility play a role.

D. Curfews reduce parents’ anxiety and provide them peace of mind.

Shelly Beach and Cronulla Beach are both famous beaches. All famous beaches have hotels. Some of the famous beaches require bookings to enter. Both Shelly beach and Cronulla beach have hotels and are tourist spots. If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct? Danny: “Both Shelly beach and Cronulla beach require bookings to enter. ” Rain: “If a famous beach has a hotel, then it must require bookings for people to enter” A. Both Danny nor Rain B. Danny only C. Neither Danny nor Rain D. Rain only

A piece of rectangular paper is folded in half, and then in half again. The second fold is at right-angles to the first. A corner is cut off the folded paper. The paper is then completely unfolded. (The dotted lines represent the folds).   Which one of the following is a possible appearance of the unfolded paper?

Officials in Toronto seem to have a very high-risk tolerance or are extremely confident that no big security incidents will necessitate the closure of Wellington Street to vehicular traffic. If demonstrators had been denied front-row parking spots in front of Parliament buildings, their will to stay might have been reduced. Officials in Toronto are reportedly preparing for more protests by securing the perimeter of the Ontario legislature.

Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument?
A. Front-row parking spaces in front of the Parliament buildings have been refused by the
demonstrators.
B. It costs taxpayers more than $1 million every day in cops and other municipal services if
it continues.
C. Canada has a democratic model, with a small minority’s right to protest trumping the
state’s security demands and the majority’s economic concerns.
D. Officials in Toronto are reportedly protecting the perimeter of the Ontario legislature in preparation for additional protests and appear to have a high degree of confidence that no major security mishaps will occur. 

All experienced swimmers will finish the race.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?
A. If Howard cannot finish the race, he is not an experienced swimmer.
B. Therefore, the race does not require intensive training.
C. If Ana is an experienced swimmer, she may still not finish the race.
D. Even non-swimmers can finish the race.

Shortening the school day will allow for more mobility, brain breaks, and other activities that have been shown to improve learning results. Kids could focus better if they had more freedom to wander about and less need to obey rules.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?

A. Shortening the school day would put a financial burden on many families.

B. More sleep and shorter school days might help ease sleep deprivation.

C. The required amount of school hours per year is currently way too high.

D. A shorter school day may allow for greater family and intergenerational learning.

Some mobile phones are made in China. All Chinese phones are cheap. Most phones that are made in China are of good quality. iPhones are made in China.

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?
James: “My iPhone is of good quality”
Draymond: “If I bought a phone in China, then it must be cheap.”

A. Draymond only
B. Neither James nor Draymond
C. Both James and Draymond
D. James only

A poll was taken for the preference of bachelorettes’ favorite movie actors. The results are shown in the table: A divided bar chart was then produced of the results, but votes for Robert Downey Jr. were mistakenly added to another movie actor.   Which movie actor was the votes of Robert Downey Jr added to? A. Chris Hemsworth B. Henry Cavill C. Chris Evans D. Andrew Garfield

New Zealand’s return to red settings under the COVID-19 protection framework has given the country time to learn from international experiences, but the best course of action is to keep widespread transmission to a minimum for as long as feasible. Within a month of the first community exposure to Omicron in Aotearoa New Zealand, the variation had already established itself as the COVID-19 dominant strain. Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument? A. For the time being, managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) at the border is keeping hundreds of cases out of the population. B. MIQ’s mission could change shortly, and border limitations may not be lifted until the Omicron wave has passed. C. Within a month of its first community exposure in Aotearoa New Zealand, Omicron has already established itself as the dominant strain, resulting in the country being on high alert. D. The ideal course of action is to keep widespread transmission to a minimum for as long as feasible.

6 Audiologists had a competition to see who could create the most amount of audios,

Diana is in 1st place
Scott came after Mccarthy
Blake beat 2 people
No one came after Stephens
Josefina came after Blake

Where did Mccarthy finish?
A. 6th
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
E. 5th

Location services such as Foursquare or Google Latitude are godsends for parents. Instead of having to call your child every time you want to know where he is, you can simply locate him on the map. Therefore, kids should have phones as early as five.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?
A. In a study, 75% of kids with phones didn’t get lost in an unexpected situation.
B. Smartphones can be downloaded with different apps that may be unsuitable for kids.
C. Handing down your old smartphone offers many advantages as long as you supervise your
child’s usage and guide him or her to use the proper applications and play the right games.
D. Kids may be using smartphones either for games or for their itineraries.

In the 16th century and the preceding centuries. Aristotle and Ptolemy concluded that the earth was the center of the solar system. Most of the people at that time then followed and agreed on what Aristotle and Ptolemy concluded, because due to their fame and status, they must be correct.

Which of the following best expresses the flaw in the argument above?
A. Aristotle’s claims seemed true only because he publicly discredited other scientists.
B. Both Aristotle and Ptolemy are not credible sources of information regarding the universe.
C. The information about the universe is based on a sample that is not necessarily representative of the majority of views.
D. The people agreed with Aristotle’s and Ptolemy’s conclusion due to their fame and status, rather than scientific evidence.

A piece of a puzzle is shown below

Which one of the following pieces will fit with the piece above to make a complete cube?

Leonardo Da Vinci made a lot of paintings that became famous all around the world. Three of his famous paintings are; Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Salvator Mundi. A Museum Curator did a survey to discover which of the paintings was the most popular. It was found that:

● All people who liked Mona Lisa had also liked The Last Supper
● Most of the people who liked the Mona Lisa had also liked Salvator Mundi
● None of the people who liked Salvator Mundi who had not liked The Last Supper

We know that Bruno likes The Last Supper.

Which of the following statements is true?

A. We know that he may like Mona Lisa and Salvator Mundi also
B. We know that he hates Mona Lisa
C. We know that he hates Salvator Mundi
D. We do not know whether he has liked any of the paintings

Three different shapes are given below   Which of the following figures can be made by combining the 3 shapes above?

The ocean is one of the most important climate regulators on the planet, absorbing nearly a third of carbon dioxide emissions and more than 90% of surplus heat. According to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent scientific report, the ocean may be approaching a tipping point. Ocean acidification, warming, and deoxygenation at historic levels are wreaking havoc on marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.

Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument?

A. The more we learn about the numerous processes that occur in the world’s oceans, the
more we begin to doubt the ocean’s limitlessness and immortality.
B. The ocean has been formally incorporated into UN climate negotiations.
C. Historic levels of ocean acidification, warming, and deoxygenation are irreversibly
affecting marine biodiversity and critical ecosystem functions.
D. All of the responses reflected the inextricable links that exist between society and the
ocean’s services, which range from fisheries to carbon sequestration.

A survey of 500 individuals was done to determine which university offers the finest architecture program. The survey’s findings are presented in the following table. They transferred the data to a pie chart but put one of the lines of the pie chart in the wrong place.       The lines between which variables must be incorrect? A. Sky High and Seal Bay B. Seal Bay and Westwood C. Westwood and Star Bright D. Star Bright and Hogwarts E. Hogwarts and Sky High

On a normal dice, the numbers on each pair of opposite sides add up to 7. Which of the following nets shown below is the only one that makes a normal dice when folded? 

Poppy wants to buy 15 T-shirts. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the T-shirts and any special offers are shown in the following table: Poppy wants to buy 15 T-shirts. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the T-shirts and any special offers are shown in the following table:   Which shop should Poppy buy all his T-shirts from? A. Shop A B. Shop B C. Shop C D. Shop D

Poppy wants to buy 15 T-shirts. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the T-shirts and any special offers are shown in the following table: Poppy wants to buy all his T-shirts from the same shop and to spend as little as possible.   What is the difference in price between the cheapest and most expensive options? A. $ 160 B. $ 140 C. $ 170 D. $ 120

A cell shop had conducted a survey to know which brand of Phones people liked the most. These are Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. It was found that: ● All customers who liked Apple didn’t like Huawei ● Some who liked Huawei also liked Samsung ● No customer who liked Samsung didn’t like Huawei We know that Ariane liked Apple. Which one of the following statements is true? A. We know that Ariane doesn’t like Huawei B. We know that Ariane might like Huawei C. We know that Ariane liked Samsung D. We do not know whether Ariane likes the three phones

Since 1959, young girls have played with the Barbie doll, and the doll’s appearance has created a standard of beauty for young girls. Barbie dolls should not be played with by young girls.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above statement?
A. 90% of kids view barbie dolls as just toys and not as models that they must copy.
B. Barbie dolls are very expensive and low quality products.
C. According to a Developmental Psychology study, “girls aged five to six were more
dissatisfied with their shape and desired more extreme thinness after seeing Barbie doll
images.”
D. The influence that a Barbie doll can have on a child depends on the child itself.

Tom, Sasha’s new doctor, informed her that she should “not skip meals,” and that if she did, she would “certainly get pain in her stomach, which leads to hyperacidity, reduction in meal portions and your metabolism will change, meaning you will spend your whole life in hospital.”

Which of the following best describes the flaw in the above argument?
A. Sasha isn’t known for missing meals because she loves food.
B. The argument is based on incorrect information that stomach pains are a sign of bad health.
C. This conclusion is based on the concept that skipping meals will result in hypertension.
D. No logical evidence was presented to support this claim, which asserts that skipping
meals will lead to spending life in hospital.

This year, a car company produced 115 newly released models. Each of these models has 4 wheels. Last year, the company recorded a total of 348 wheels used in all of its car models. Now, with the newly released models, what is the total number of cars the company has produced? A. 200 B. 175 C. 202 D. 176

If Beatriz jumps ropes every day, she will lose weight.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?
A. Therefore, if Beatriz jumps ropes every day, she may still not lose weight.
B. If Beatriz did not lose weight, she did not jump rope every day.
C. If Beatriz does not jump rope every day, she will not lose weight.
D. Therefore, jumping rope helps in weight loss for all individuals.

Three different shapes are given below Which of the following figures can not be made by combining the 3 shapes above?  

Tablets are much larger than print textbooks and can even hold hundreds of digital textbooks and save the environment by lowering the amount of printing. Books should be replaced by tablets.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above statement?
A. Technology-based instruction can reduce the time it takes students to achieve a learning
goal by 30 to 80 percent.
B. In terms of sales, e-books have surpassed print books.
C. Both printed books and digital devices can be used in learning simultaneously.
D. Tablets are more expensive than print textbooks.