DAY 2 – Summer Holiday Group 3 Year 5 Thinking Skills Trial Test

All teenagers are obedient to their parents. John is the son of Lewis. Which of the following statements is true?

A poll was taken for the preference of Uber drivers’ favourite car brands. The results are shown in the table: 

A divided bar chart was then produced of the results, but votes for Honda were mistakenly added to other car brands. 

The X Academy conducted a reading competition with eight students. Each of them was handed two books that they needed to read as fast as they could. Whoever finishes both books at the shortest time wins. Below are the number of hours and minutes they’ve spent finishing reading the two books.

Who is the fastest reader among all 8 students?

Bridgette is arranging her books inside her backpack according to her schedule for tomorrow. She has six books in total. The books are for Science, Maths, English, Music, Arts,and History. 

The order of the books is based on the following conditions:

– The science book is placed just before the arts books and is placed 4th.

– The music book is not placed first or third.

– The english book is placed just before the science book.

– A minimum of one book is placed after the science book and before the history book.

Where is the music book placed?

Football is beneficial to children because it teaches them responsibility, leadership, and the need for good sportsmanship. Though training takes up a lot of time and energy, the things that a player will learn will be worth all the hard work and time spent in training.

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

Jade was given $450 to spend on notebooks and colouring pens for the upcoming school opening. She purchased 12 pieces of notebooks for $6 per piece and 24 colouring pens for $3 a piece. 

How much money was left on Jade?

Theodore: “Nav complains that his phone battery drains too rapidly as a result of my dropping his phone on the floor. He did, however, concede that his phone battery drained too rapidly in several other situations, despite the fact that his phone had not been dropped on the floor in those instances. As a result, Nav is mistaken when he claims that I caused his phone battery to rapidly expire by dropping his phone on the floor.”

Which of the following best expresses the flaw in Theodore’s argument?

The Aliens Got Talent tickets are now on sale. The prices are shown in the table below.

Nick will need a ticket for the following days of the month: 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

How much is the cheapest valid combination Nick could use?

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?

Allan: “If a horse has a unique gait, then it is a hot-blooded horse.”

Arcie: “All fast running horses are hot-blooded.”

Waste segregation is crucial for recycling and disposal. The lack of segregation, collection, and transportation of mixed trash to landfills has an environmental impact. Improper waste disposal affects the environment as it contaminates the soil, air, and water. Experts believe that it is best to segregate wastes so they can be properly dealt with and avoid the negative environmental impacts. 

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

Everybody who spends money on games eventually becomes poor.

If this is true, which one of these sentences must also be true?

Ehcon sells 4 types of houseplants: Croton, Orchid, Lucky Bamboo, and a Snake Plant. Based on her observation, she concluded that:

• No one who likes crotons also likes orchids.
• Most people who like orchids also like snake plants.
• Some people who like snake plants also like lucky bamboos.
• Everyone who likes lucky bamboos also likes orchids.

Which of the following must also be true?

Reading is one of the most fundamental skills children need to learn to be successful.

Children should begin reading at a young age to have a greater general knowledge base and a larger vocabulary. Moreover, young readers are shown to perform better in school and have good hearts.

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

If Nima likes food, he will get fat.

If the above statement is true, which of the following statements must also be true?

For the 5th anniversary of their cooking club, Clea wants to buy 7 pieces of fried chicken. There are four shops that sell the fried chicken she wants. The standard price of the fried chicken and any special offers for each shop are shown in the following table:

Clea wishes to buy fried chicken from the same shop and spend as little as possible.

Which shop should Clea buy all her fried chicken from?

James, Denise, Shane, Endrina, Athena, and Michael are sitting around a table in the school cafeteria. 

• Michael is on the right of Athena and opposite James.
• Shane is between James and Denise.

Which of the following is not possible?

Coca-Cola based their company’s success on its emphasis on branding rather than on the product itself. Coca-Cola does not offer a drink in a bottle; rather, it sells “happiness” in a bottle. Therefore, Coca-Cola is more popular than any other drink in the market.

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

After eating lunch in the cafeteria on a Tuesday afternoon, four students decided to play in the field during their free time. Their names are Ramna, Ranish, Hisik and Karina.

Ramna, Ranish, Hisik and Karina play tag.

Hisik and Karina play tennis but do not play thumb wrestling.

Ramna does not play cards but plays badminton.

Ranish does not play tennis.

Karina sometimes plays cards.

Who among the students MOST LIKELY plays tag only?

Every month, Mrs. Jane works gets paid $15,000 as a registerd nurse in the Sakura National Hospital. She wishes to keep track of the flow of her expenses given her salary. She lists her monthly expenses below:

She ransferred the data to a pie chart but put one of the lines of the pie chart in the wrong place.

Humans have a moral obligation to save our species from extinction. One way to do so is to explore space. The next logical phase in space exploration and human development is space civilization. Space technology growth may even coexist with conservation initiatives on Earth.

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

Because our hands transfer infections, handwashing is essential. In countries worldwide, it has been shown to reduce respiratory and diarrhoeal disorders. When you eat without washing your hands before eating, the bacteria on your hands enter your mouth. Germs can cause infections such as sore throats and stomach sickness. Hand washing is a tried-and-true, scientifically validated preventive approach that lowers the risk of viral and bacterial disease transmission.

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

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct? 

Claire: “Some insects crawl, but not all insects are not adorable.”

Charise: “If a fly is flying, it must be an insect.”

Kylie Minogue will have a concert on July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11.

Ken, a big fan of Kylie, wants to attend each of those dates.

Luckily, Kylie’s team is offering special ticket prices for those who want to attend multiple dates as seen below:

If Ken wants to spend the least amount of money possible, how much will he spend?

Jogging is a full-body workout that also helps to prepare the body for more strenuous exercise and other physical activity. It helps the body gain endurance and stamina without being too hard. It helps to keep the heart and mind healthy by strengthening the muscles and bones. People who jog every morning are found to be healthier and live longer than those who do not. 

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

People can use social networking platforms to develop their interests and connect with others who share the same interests as them. They can help people learn about new things and concepts while also deepening their appreciation for existing hobbies. It also allows people to be informed of events taking place not only in their own country but around the world. Therefore, some parents are allowing their children access to social media in order for them to experience all of these things as well as connect with individuals who live in other parts of the world.  

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

If the information in the box is true, whose reasoning is correct?

Tracy: “All board games are hard to play.”

Amanda: “If a game requires a strategy, then it must be a board game.”

The students from Year 4 Class A are planning to go to different places in Australia. They can choose from The Opera House, Bondi Beach, Royal Botanic Garden, or Art Museum.

Their teacher, Miss Ana, conducted a survey and found that:

• Students who will visit Bondi Beach will also visit the Royal Botanic Garden.
• No one who visits the Opera House will visit the Royal Botanic Garden.
• Some kids who go to Royal Botanic Garden do not go to Bondi Beach.
• Everyone who chooses the Art Museum must also visit Bondi Beach.

Which of the following must be true?