2022 Y6 TS W11 ADDITIONAL PRACTICE

Maria was looking for a gift to buy in the comic book store. She noticed that most of the people inside the comic book store wore glasses. After browsing for a while, Maria settled on a few comics and went to check out.   Maria: “Everyone who reads comic books must have a vision problem.” Which of the following sentences shows the mistake Maria has made? A. Maria drew the correct connections between two concepts that are related. B. Maria does not visit the comic book store that much, so she cannot be certain of her conclusion. C. Based on a very limited sample size, Maria reached a broad generalization about all people who read comics. D. Maria believes that taking a given course of action will always result in a series of subsequent events.

If Liza complies with the requirements, she will be granted a work visa. If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true? A. If Liza will not be granted a work visa, she did not comply with the requirements. B. If Liza does not comply with the requirements, she will never be granted a work visa. C. If Liza was granted a work visa, she might’ve not complied with the requirements. D. Liza wants to work abroad because she is applying for a work visa.

Our health can be improved by probiotics, or “good bacteria.” They aid in the prevention of other bacteria that might cause illness in our intestines. A recent study in Mexico showed that people with the coronavirus who took a specific mix of four probiotic bacterial strains healed faster than those who received a placebo. Therefore, a person who takes in probiotics every day will be immune from getting infected with Covid-19. Which of the following best expresses the flaw of the argument? A. This argument confuses ‘healing faster’ with ‘immunity’ and makes an incorrect conclusion based on the provided information. B. Probiotics aid in the prevention of other bacteria in our intestines that could cause other illnesses not mentioned here. C. Covid-19 patients prefer a probiotic treatment plan over hospitalization, so the conclusion is biased. D. The argument assumes probiotics control the cells in the complicated gut environment.

All fresh graduates can attend the review center. If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true? A. Therefore, the review center caters to fresh graduates only. B. If Evelyn is a fresh graduate, she will surely attend the review center. C. If Cher cannot attend the review center, she is not a fresh graduate. D. If Beverly is not yet a graduate, she may still attend the review center.

All dark chocolates are bitter. All cacao beans are dark chocolates. I. All cacao beans are bitter II. All bitter food is a type of dark chocolate. Which statements are true? A. Both I and II follows B. Only I follows C. Either I or II follows D. Neither I nor II follows

Sherill, Kathy, Dennis, and Dale are going surfing and paddling. In total, they are only given two surfboards and two paddleboards to share between the four of them. ● Sherill doesn’t like to do paddling and likes to do surfing ● Kathy wants to have surfing but it could also be paddling ● Dennis doesn’t like surfing and wants to do the paddling ● Dale wants to do paddling first but did surfing anyway After the first activity, they exchange boards according to what they want.   Which of the following is true? A. Only Dale did the surfing or paddling B. Dennis and Kathy got the first two paddleboards C. Dennis and Dale got the first two surfboards D. Sherill and Kathy got the second two paddleboards

Sibling rivalry is a good thing. Healthy competition may offer a number of advantages. It may result in improved academic and athletic performance. These rivalries can sometimes motivate siblings to perform their best. Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument? A. A child’s age difference can cause sibling rivalry, especially when both children are under 4. B. Healthy competition often turns into performance anxiety and fear of losing, which severely decreases academic and athletic performance. C. Siblings have some of the strongest bonds in the world and are extremely good at motivating each other. D. Improved athletic performance often results in improved academic performance.

An author has written three children’s books. The titles are Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Juniors did a survey to discover which of the books was the most popular. It was found that: ● All the children who had read Dinner haven’t read Breakfast ● Most of the children who had read Breakfast had also read Lunch ● No child had read Lunch who had not read Breakfast We know that Kath had read Breakfast.   Which one of the following statements is NOT possible? A. We know that she may have also read Lunch B. We know that she had read Dinner C. We know that she hasn’t read Dinner D. We know that she read book

Please refer to the following object as shown below

Which of the following nets below can NOT be folded up to form the object as shown above?

A group of student researchers discovered that the use of bicycles is influenced by five factors. The amount of influence exerted by each factor is depicted in the table. A group of student researchers discovered that the use of bicycles is influenced by five factors. The amount of influence exerted by each factor is depicted in the table.     Between which two variables was the line drawn incorrectly? A. Attractive and Health B. Health and Infrastructure C. Infrastructure and Facilities D. Facilities and Safety E. Safety and Attractive

Like violent TV shows and movies, violent video games have an impact on children’s behavior. Role-playing video games are particularly risky. Games like these can replicate actual violence. Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument? A. Researchers discovered that people that played video games were faster at advanced processes and made 37% fewer errors. B. There is no link between violent games and violent behavior, however, adult supervision and time limits are advised. C. Electronic games played on a video screen are referred to as “video games”. D. Video games have been shown to improve children’s hand-eye coordination and focus and logical thinking abilities

  Which of the following best expresses the flaw in the advertisement above? A. Oral-B is trying to persuade Australians to use their toothpaste purely on the basis that many others have used it, but not necessarily ‘switched’ to it. B. It is based on a sample that is not necessarily representative of the majority of views on toothpaste. C. The advertisement attempts to distract the audience with information irrelevant to their product. D. The word ‘Pro’ is used multiple times with two meanings in order to try and deceive the audience of the advertisement.

Tap water is a superior choice to bottled water since it is just as safe as bottled water but costs less and is more environmentally friendly. Tap water may also be just as convenient as bottled water if you use a reusable water container. Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument? A. If all humans drank tap water instead of bottled water, greenhouse gas emissions would go down by 300%. B. Microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites can be present in tap water, which can make you ill. C. Boiling water is a simple yet efficient approach to purify water at home. D. Tap water may at times become expensive, based on the water levels of city dams.

Melissa: “An Animal Conservation Center was having a meeting about Animal Cruelty. Penny said that animals should only be used for medical testing when they are already dead. I do not think this is correct because Penny likes animals, and why would her opinion matter when she has biases beforehand.” Which of the following best expresses the flaw in Melissa’s argument? A. There is not enough evidence in Melissa’s argument to support or disprove the claim being made by Penny towards animals. B. Because of her dislike of animals, Melissa went after Penny and tried to discredit her views on Animal Cruelty. C. Unreliable data was used by Melissa to support the claim of Penny saying that medical testing should only use dead animals. D. Melissa draws from a sample that does not necessarily represent most opinions about people who like animals

7 Sales Agents had a race to see who could sell the most amount of pillows Darrel came after Terry Freddie beat 2 people Terry came after Freddie Casey is in 3rd place Garcia came before Casey Samuel came before Garcia. Where did Mcguire finish? A. 5th B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th E. 6th

5 friends – Tom, Alex, Gab, Alexis, and Joshua are going to do the Banana Boat Ride. The Banana Boat fits 8 people but the 5 of them are the only ones on the ride, so they take whichever seats they like. ● No one seats in the first and last ● Gab is in the fifth seat and in front of Alexis ● Joshua occupied the seat before the last seat ● Alex is in front of Gab ● Only Tom, Alex, and Alexis occupied an even-numbered seat Where did Alexis and Tom sit? A. 6th and 2nd seat B. 7th and 6th seat C. 8th and 2nd seat D. 4th and 6th seat

Kiko wants to buy 20 bracelets. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the bracelet, and any special offers are shown in the following table: Kiko wants to buy all his bracelets from the same shop and to spend as little as possible.   Which shop should Kiko buy all his bracelets from? A. Shop A B. Shop B C. Shop C D. Shop D

Kiko wants to buy 20 bracelets. There are 4 shops that sell the product he wants. The shops, the price of the bracelet, and any special offers are shown in the following table: Kiko wants to buy all his bracelets 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. $ 22 B. $ 32 C. $ 12 D. $ 25

All bears are omnivores. All squirrels are omnivores. Omnivores are animals that eat either plants or animals. If the information above is true, whose reasoning is correct? Claire: “All omnivores should be either a bear or a squirrel ” Aliyah: “If an animal is not an omnivore, then it cannot be a bear or a squirrel. ” A. Claire only B. Aliyah only C. Both Claire and Aliyah D. Neither Claire nor Aliyah

Phil saw that Britney was back after she skipped class the previous day, due to having bad stomach aches. She told Phil that the night before she got sick, she ate at ‘Bill’s diner’. Phil: “Everyone who eats at Bill’s diner will get sick.” Which of the following sentences shows the mistake Phil has made? A. Phil made a diagnosis even though he isn’t a doctor. B. Phil utilised words to intentionally confuse, deceive, or mislead Britney. C. Phil assumed that taking a given course of action would inevitably result in a series of subsequent events. D. Phil has made a generalised prediction about Bill’s diner based on one potential case of food poisoning.

A poll was taken for the preference of realtors’ favourite type of house. The results are shown in the table: A divided bar chart was then produced of the results, but votes for cave houses were mistakenly added to another type of house.   Which type of house where the votes of cave house added to? A. Apartment B. Bungalow C. Cabin D. Condominium

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 which makes a normal dice when folded?  

Rose decided to pledge snacks for her cousin’s birthday party. She pledges; Tim Tams, Fairy Bread, and Meat Pies. She secretly did a survey to find out people’s preferences for snacks. ● Some who picked Tim Tams didn’t pick fairy bread ● Most people who picked Meat pies also picked Tim Tams ● No people that picked Fairy bread didn’t pick Meat pies Which of the following statements is possible? A. People who picked Fairy bread will also pick Meat pies B. People who picked Meat pies will not pick any other food C. People that didn’t pick Fairy bread will not pick Tim tams too D. None of the above.

Only street lights along the national road will be replaced. If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true? A. If a street light is along the national road, it will certainly be replaced. B. A lot of street lights are installed along the national road. C. If a street light is not along the national road, it may still be replaced. D. If a street light is not along the national road, it will not be replaced.

In 2020, Canadians are expected to spend $32.7 billion on medications. In ten years, it is predicted that two out of every five Canadians will be anxious about their capacity to buy prescription drugs. Every year, 370 to 640 people will die prematurely from heart disease due to a lack of affordability.   Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument? A. According to the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, prescription drug costs are estimated to cause more than 370 early deaths each year. B. In the near future, two out of every five Canadians will be concerned about their ability to afford prescription drugs, resulting in death due to the inability to afford them. C. According to an Angus Reid study, 7% of Canadians received prescription drug coverage in the year ending in October 2020, while 14% lost coverage in the same year. D. Canadians have been waiting for the price drop of certain prescription drugs that treat heart disease.

Three University Students – Trisha, Nima, and Roshmel were suspected of plagiarism. Sydney Uni student council knows that 1 of them is guilty. When faced with expulsion from uni, they made the following statements: Trisha: Nima is not guilty Nima: Trisha is not guilty Roshmel: Nima is guilty However, only 2 of the three are telling the truth; the other 1 is lying. Which of the following statements must be true? A. Trisha is not lying. B. Nima is guilty and lying. C. Roshmel is not guilty and not lying. D. Trisha is guilty.

A view of a single level of a building is shown below:

Which of the following drawings represents the floor plan for this level of the building?

Three university students – David, Richard, and Elisse were suspected of eating the biscuit of their classmate. Teacher Maria knows that 2 of them are guilty. When faced with cleaning the schoolyard as a punishment, they made the following statements: David: I am guilty Richard: Elisse is not guilty Elisse: David is 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. Richard is telling the truth B. David is lying C. Elisse is guilty D. David is not guilty

The military move by the United States is likely to exacerbate tensions in Eastern Europe. The Biden administration announced that 8,500 people would be placed on high alert. The deployment of Russian troops along Ukraine’s borders threatens to infringe on the country’s sovereignty. Which of the following best expresses the main conclusion of the argument? A. A US military operation poses a danger to Ukraine’s independence and is likely to exacerbate tension in Eastern Europe. B. Approximately 8,500 US troops are en route from the United States to Poland and Romania. C. On February 2, 2022, President Joe Biden declared that the United States will send tens of thousands of military forces to Europe to aid NATO partners. D. The remaining troops in the deployment of US troops to Europe will be drawn from those currently stationed in Germany.

Computer chips on student IDs are needed to guarantee that all children are in their homeroom classrooms, obtain their food faster by scanning their barcodes in the lunch line, or identify a missing child promptly in an emergency by using location tracking technology. Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument? A. Knowing a student’s whereabouts at all times is an infringement on their personal space and right to privacy. B. Student ID cards extend beyond photo identification to the school library, school activities, neighbourhood businesses, and movie theatres. C. RFID chips are becoming increasingly popular due to their use and ease. D. An ID card has your name, date of birth, photograph, or other proof of identity.

The Ethereum International School Soccer team will have their semi-final game tomorrow afternoon on their school field. ● If they win the semi-final, they will compete against Rizwood International School for first place. ● If they lose the semi-final, they will compete against Brickwood International School for third place If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct? Daniel: “Ethereum won the semi-finals so that must mean they went on to compete for 1st place against brick wood.” Fritz: “Rizwood won the championship against Ethereum, that means Ethereum must’ve won their semi-finals game.” A. Daniel only B. Fritz only C. Both Daniel and Fritz D. Neither Daniel nor Fritz

Community service sanctions for small non-violent offenses would be beneficial to society in the long term since the criminal would be given a second shot in life, the prison population will be reduced, and community service will benefit the public. Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument? A. Community service is not a suitable punishment for any violations. B. Volunteering entails activities ‘done voluntarily, for the community, and not for personal gain.’ C. Institutions might put volunteers in situations they are not ready for, making the concept of prison a bad idea. D. A person who has been assigned community service as punishment is 70% less likely to re-offend.

Three different shapes are given below:

Which of the following figures can not be made by combining the 3 shapes above?

A group of students conducted a survey to determine where people typically spend their vacations. The survey results are shown below. They transferred the data to a pie chart but put one of the lines of the pie chart in the wrong place. Between which two variables was the line drawn incorrectly? A. Hotel and Mountain B. Mountain and Home C. Home and Mall D. Mall and Beach E. Beach and Hotel

Students benefit from extracurricular activities because they help them find and develop their own unique qualities, such as creativeness, public-speaking ability, and leadership traits. Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument? A. Extracurricular activities now overshadow academic work, affecting students’ intellectual and psychological growth. B. Students who participated in extracurricular activities performed better in creative writing and university interviews than students that did not. C. Sports, student government, arts, hobbies, and educational clubs are examples of extracurricular activities D. Extracurricular activities are often abandoned quite quickly by children, due to their indecisiveness.

The prices for Houston Texas Football Convention tickets are shown in the table below. Elther will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 How much is the cheapest valid combination Elther could use? A. $ 65 B. $ 75 C. $ 80 D. $ 90

Spending time for family dinners can help enhance the mental wellness of children. Eating together tends to reduce emotional and behavioural disorders and positively affect mental health. Children may not remember what they ate, but they do remember being together in a loving environment. Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument? A. School-related social-emotional conflicts are less frequent among children whose families prioritise dinnertime. B. Vegetables, fruits, milk, grains, meats, and legumes are more likely to be included in home-cooked meals. C. Family dinner time is a chance for all people to feel like they belong somewhere. D. Family situations do not provide a loving environment for children.

In general, widespread internet use has a largely positive effect on life in today’s world. Online investigative reporting contributes to the exposure of political corruption and the accountability of elected officials. Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument? A. Before the widespread use of the internet, there used to be a small number of news outlets, sometimes with close ties to politicians that heavily influenced their publications. B. A politician is morally accountable for an action only if they have free will. C. Many publications online or not may or may not be affiliated with politicians D. The internet has enabled users to share information easier.

During the Final Examination for College students. The following results were achieved in subjects of Computing, Communication, and Psychology. ● Everyone who passed Psychology didn’t pass Computing ● No one who passed Communication didn’t pass Psychology ● No one passed all three subjects ● No one failed all three subjects Which of the following statements are true? A. Czar failed Psychology but passed Communication and Computing B. Czar passed Computing and Psychology but failed Communication C. Czar failed Computing but passed Psychology and Communication D. Czar passed Computing and Communication but failed Psychology

For students who choose not to have Friday classes, they are given an option to choose whether to have sports or baking lessons. All students who choose to have baking lessons are provided with snacks on Friday. Students who choose sports on Friday have their activity until 3 pm. Students who choose to have a Friday class will also receive snacks.

Which of the following statements CAN NOT be true?
A. Sam receives snacks on Friday. She must have chosen Friday class or Baking lessons
B. Elsa left the school at 3 pm on Friday. She must have chosen sports.
C. Erica receives snacks on Friday. She must have chosen sports.
D. Jean’s activity went on until 4 pm. She did not choose sports.