Logical Reasoning

Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.

1. 28 25 5 21 18 5 14 A.11 5 C.11 8 E. 10 5 2. 8 11 21 15 18 21 22 A.25 18 C.25 29 E. 22 26

B.10 7 D.5 10

B.25 21 D.24 21

3. 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 4. 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

In each question below is given a statement followed 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. Give answer:

(A) If only conclusion I follows (B) If only conclusion II follows (C) If either I or II follows (D) If neither I nor II follows and (E) If both I and II follow.

5. Statements: 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: 1. 80% of the team consists of spinners. 2. 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 E. Both I and II follow

6. Statements: The old order changed yielding place to new. Conclusions: 1. Change is the law of nature. 2. 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 E. Both I and II follow

1. One morning Udai and Vishal were talking to each other face to face at a crossing. If Vishal's shadow was exactly to the left of Udai, which direction was Udai facing? A.East B.West C.North D.South 2. Y is in the East of X which is in the North of Z. If P is in the South of Z, then in which direction of Y, is P?

A North . C.South-East

B.South D.None of these

3. If South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will West become? A.North-East B.North-West C.South-East D.South-West 4. A man walks 5 km toward south and then turns to the right. After walking 3 km he turns to the left and walks 5 km. Now in which direction is he from the starting place? A.West B.South C.North-East D.South-West 5. Rahul put his timepiece on the table in such a way that at 6 P.M. hour hand points to North. In which direction the minute hand will point at 9.15 P.M. ? A.South-East B.South C.North D.West

Read the below passage carefully and answer the questions: Five cities all got more rain than usual this year. The five cities are: Last Stand, Mile City, New Town, Olliopolis, and Polberg. The cities are located in five different areas of the country: the mountains, the forest, the coast, the desert, and in a valley. The rainfall amounts were: 12 inches, 27 inches, 32 inches, 44 inches, and 65 inches. * The city in the desert got the least rain; the city in the forest got the most rain. * New Town is in the mountains.

* Last Stand got more rain than Olliopolis. * Mile City got more rain than Polberg, but less rain than New Town. * Olliopolis got 44 inches of rain. * The city in the mountains got 32 inches of rain; the city on the coast got 27 inches of rain. 12. Which city got the most rain? Last Stand A. B. C. D. E. Mile City New Town Olliopolis Polberg

13. New Town got how much rain A. B. C. D. E. 65 44 32 12 27

14 Which city got 27 inches of rain

A.Last Stand B.Mile City C.New Town D.Olliopolis E. Polberg

15. Middletown is north of Centerville. Centerville is east of Penfield. Penfield is northwest of Middletown. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is true A. B. false

C.

uncertain

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B. D.

hurl dance

17-19 Read the below passage carefully and answer the questions: At a small company, parking spaces are reserved for the top executives: CEO, president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer with the spaces lined up in that order. The parking lot guard can tell at a glance if the cars are parked correctly by looking at the color of the cars. The cars are yellow, green, purple, red, and blue, and the executives names are Alice, Bert, Cheryl, David, and Enid. * The car in the first space is red. * A blue car is parked between the red car and the green car. * The car in the last space is purple. * The secretary drives a yellow car. * Alice's car is parked next to David's. * Enid drives a green car. * Bert's car is parked between Cheryl's and Enid's. * David's car is parked in the last space.

17. Who is the secretary? A.Enid B.David C.Cheryl D.Bert E. Alice 18. Who is the CEO ? A.Alice

B.Bert C.Cheryl D.David E. Enid 19. What color is the vice president's car? A.green B.yellow C.blue D.purple E. red 20. QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC A.HGF C.JKL

B.CAB D.GHI

21. JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____ A.OEP C.MEN 22. BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, ___ A.JKJ C.IJI

B.NEO D.PFQ

B.HJH D.JHJ

23. SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL A.CMN C.VIJ

B.UJI D.IJT

Verbal
1. Every Monday, Sally (drive) her kids to football practice.

2.

Usually, I (work)

as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study)

French at a language school in Paris. That is why I am in Paris.

3.

Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep)

4. Don't forget to take your umbrella. It (rain)

5.

I hate living in Seattle because it (rain, always)

6. The cat has ___ the canary. eat eaten ate eated 7. Chairs _______ dont have cushions are uncomfortable to sit on. that which whose where 8. Those are all coordinating conjunctions, except: for yet

from but 9. Which of the following is NOT a type of incomplete verb: auxiliary verb intransitive verb semi-auxiliary verb being verb 10. This will be just between you and ___ . myself I me mine

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready. . 11 Which one of the following best describes the passage? A.It tell us about the usefulness of corduroy B.It talks us about the virtues of corduroy C.It persuades us to buy corduroy D.It makes as understand the everlasting appeal of corduroy to the young

12. According to the author, the special quality of corduroy is that A.it needs no ironing B.it combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet C.it contains the correct mixture of cotton and velvet D.both the rich and that not-so rich can afford to buy it

13. Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because A.it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer B.of its peculiar texture and warmth C.it is made popular by catchy advertisements D.gentleman can wear it in both formal and informal occasions 14. According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because A.it goes with Wellington boots B.its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion C.it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle D.it can be an idea alternative to the woollen clothes 15. When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that A.though expensive, it is economic in the long run B.it is useful because it is durable C.it has remained fashionable over several years D.it does not need frequent washing

16. The attainment of individual and organisational goals is mutually interdependent and linked by a common denominator - employee work motivation. Organisational members are motivated to satisfy their personal goals, and they contribute their efforts to the attainment of organisational objectives as means of achieving these personal goals. The passage best supports the statement that motivation A.encourages an individual to give priority to personal goals over organisational goals. B.is crucial for the survival of an individual and organisation. C.is the product of an individual's physical and mental energy. D.is the external force which induces an individual to contribute his efforts. E. makes organisation and society inseparable.

17. Due to enormous profits involved in smuggling, hundreds of persons have been attracted towards this anti-national activity. Some of them became millionaires overnight. India has a vast coastline both on the Eastern and Western Coast. It has been a heaven for smugglers who have been carrying on their activities with great impunity. There is no doubt, that from time to time certain seizures were made by the enforcement authorities, during raids and ambush but even allowing these losses the smugglers made huge profits. The passage best supports the statement that A.smuggling hampers the economic development of a nation. B.smuggling ought to be curbed. C.authorities are taking strict measures to curb smuggling. D.smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails.

18. Though the waste of time or the expenditure on fashions is very large, yet fashions have come to stay. They will not go, come what may. However, what is now required is that strong efforts should be made to displace the excessive craze for fashion from the minds of these youngsters. The passage best supports the statement that: A.fashion is the need of the day. B.the excessive craze for fashion is detrimental to one's personality. the hoard for fashion should be done away with so as not to let down the constructive C. development. D.work and other activities should be valued more than the outward appearance.

19. One of the important humanitarian by-products of technology is the greater dignity and value that it imparts to human labour. In a highly industrialized society, there is no essential difference between Brahmin and Dalit, Muslim and Hindu; they are equally useful and hence equally valuable for in the industrial society individual productivity fixes the size of the pay cheque and this fixes social status. The passage best supports the statement that: A.technology decides individual's social status. B.castes and religions are man-made. C.human labour has dignity and value. D.all individuals, irrespective of caste and creed, are born equal. E. industrial society is a great leveller of men.

20. The future of women in India is quite bright and let us hope that they will justify their abilities by rising to the occasion. Napoleon was right when he declared that by educating the women we can educate the whole nation. Because a country can never rise without the contribution of 50% of their population. The passage best supports the statement that: A.India is striving hard for the emancipation of women. B.all women should be well educated. C.a nation can progress only when women are given equal rights and opportunities as men. women ought to be imparted full freedom to prove their worth and contribute to the progress D. of the nation.