HSPT Logic and Reasoning

Question 1

All dogs are animals. All animals need water. Therefore:

Accepted Answer

All dogs need water

Answer

All water needs dogs

Answer

Some dogs do not need water

Answer

Animals are dogs

Question 2

If it rains, the ground gets wet. The ground is wet. Can we conclude it rained?

Accepted Answer

No, because other things could make the ground wet

Answer

Yes, definitely

Answer

Only if it is cloudy

Answer

Only on weekdays

Question 3

In a series of numbers where each term is the sum of the two preceding terms, if the first two terms are 1 and 1, what is the sixth term?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

5

Answer

13

Answer

21

Question 4

If Statement 1: 'No cats are fish' and Statement 2: 'All goldfish are fish,' which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

No goldfish are cats

Answer

Some cats are goldfish

Answer

All fish are goldfish

Answer

Some goldfish are cats

Question 5

A is taller than B. C is shorter than B. D is taller than A. Who is the shortest?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

D

Question 6

If you flip a fair coin three times, what is the probability of getting at least one head?

Accepted Answer

7/8

Answer

1/2

Answer

3/4

Answer

1