HSRT TEST PREP ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Assumption
a claim that is accepted as the truth without sufficient evidence
Inference
When someone is making an inference, they are coming to a conclusion which is based on
evidence, which in turn brings the individual to their conclusion. The conclusion however
isn't explicit, but rather implied from the evidence. Inferences are different to assumptions
because they are based on some evidence. However, inferences aren't always correct, and
shouldn't be accepted as truth.
Definitely true
given all the information in the passage, it is certainly the case that this inference is correct
Probably true
given all the information in the passage, it is likely that the inference is correct. However, it
is not guaranteed.
Insufficient data to say whether it is true or false
Given all of the information in the passage, it is impossible to say whether the inferences is
true or false
,Probably false
given all of the information in the passage, it is likely that the inference is incorrect.
However, it is not guaranteed.
Definitely false
Given all of the information in the passage, it is impossible for the statement to be correct.
Slippery slope
This is a conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, then eventually through a
series of small steps, through B, C,..., X, Y, Z will happen, too, basically equating A and Z.
So, if we don't want Z to occur, A must not be allowed to occur either. Example:
If we ban Hummers because they are bad for the environment eventually the government
will ban all cars, so we should not ban Hummers.
Hasty generalization
this is a conclusion based on insufficient or biased statement. In other words, you are
rushing to a conclusion before you have all the relevant facts.
Example: Eventhough it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.
appeal to emotion
manipulating an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument
False cause
, a category of informal fallacies in which a cause is incorrectly identified. For example:
"Every time I go to sleep, the sun goes down.
Ambiguity
An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way.
Abstract reasoning
pondering a deeper meaning beyond the concrete and literal
Inductive reasoning
A type of logic in which generalizations are based on a large number of specific
observations.
Non-verbal Reasoning
Objective information
Interpretations
similar to inferences, but focus on whether a conclusion logically follows from a statement.
For example, if it's made clear that there can only be white and black swan in the world, an
interpretation o this statement would be that there's no such thing as a green swan.
Deductions
Assumption
a claim that is accepted as the truth without sufficient evidence
Inference
When someone is making an inference, they are coming to a conclusion which is based on
evidence, which in turn brings the individual to their conclusion. The conclusion however
isn't explicit, but rather implied from the evidence. Inferences are different to assumptions
because they are based on some evidence. However, inferences aren't always correct, and
shouldn't be accepted as truth.
Definitely true
given all the information in the passage, it is certainly the case that this inference is correct
Probably true
given all the information in the passage, it is likely that the inference is correct. However, it
is not guaranteed.
Insufficient data to say whether it is true or false
Given all of the information in the passage, it is impossible to say whether the inferences is
true or false
,Probably false
given all of the information in the passage, it is likely that the inference is incorrect.
However, it is not guaranteed.
Definitely false
Given all of the information in the passage, it is impossible for the statement to be correct.
Slippery slope
This is a conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, then eventually through a
series of small steps, through B, C,..., X, Y, Z will happen, too, basically equating A and Z.
So, if we don't want Z to occur, A must not be allowed to occur either. Example:
If we ban Hummers because they are bad for the environment eventually the government
will ban all cars, so we should not ban Hummers.
Hasty generalization
this is a conclusion based on insufficient or biased statement. In other words, you are
rushing to a conclusion before you have all the relevant facts.
Example: Eventhough it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.
appeal to emotion
manipulating an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument
False cause
, a category of informal fallacies in which a cause is incorrectly identified. For example:
"Every time I go to sleep, the sun goes down.
Ambiguity
An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way.
Abstract reasoning
pondering a deeper meaning beyond the concrete and literal
Inductive reasoning
A type of logic in which generalizations are based on a large number of specific
observations.
Non-verbal Reasoning
Objective information
Interpretations
similar to inferences, but focus on whether a conclusion logically follows from a statement.
For example, if it's made clear that there can only be white and black swan in the world, an
interpretation o this statement would be that there's no such thing as a green swan.
Deductions
