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Assumptions & Conclusions - Intermediate Level: critical thinking INTERMEDIATE

Comprehensive weakness targeting worksheet covering 20 intermediate-level assumptions & conclusions problems. Worksheet 18 of 30 emphasizes critical thinking. Master practice tests, exam preparation, competitive exams through detailed explanations. Difficulty: moderate complexity with mixed patterns. Tailored for mid-level preparation.

📝 Worksheet 18 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Intermediate level

What you'll learn in this worksheet:
Your progress through Assumptions & Conclusions
Worksheet 18 of 30 (60% complete)

Question 1

Statement: All veterinarians are organized. All organized are staff. Conclusions: 1. All veterinarians are staff. 2. Some staff are veterinarians. Select the correct answer:
If all veterinarians are organized and all organized are staff, then all veterinarians are staff. This also implies some staff are veterinarians.
statement, conclusion

Question 2

Policy Statement: Cities should build more bike lanes. Assumptions: I. Cycling infrastructure promotes exercise. II. Bike lanes lower carbon emissions. Choose the correct answer:
Both assumptions provide logical, relevant support for the policy.
strength, assumption

Question 3

Policy Statement: Government must promote solar energy. Assumptions: I. Solar energy creates renewable jobs. II. Solar energy is becoming more cost-effective. Choose the correct answer:
Both assumptions provide logical, relevant support for the policy.
strength, assumption

Question 4

Policy Statement: Companies should adopt 4-day work weeks. Assumptions: I. Friday is a good day off. II. Some companies already do this. Choose the correct answer:
Neither assumption strongly supports the policy. Both are trivial or irrelevant.
strength, assumption

Question 5

Statement: Olivia says, 'wallet must be costly.' Assumptions: I. High cost items are rarely purchased. II. Wallet has high production expenses. Select the correct answer:
Costliness implies high production expenses (II), not purchase rarity (I).
assumption, reasoning

Question 6

Policy Statement: Plastic bags should be banned. Assumptions: I. Stores sell products. II. Plastic bags are convenient. Choose the correct answer:
Neither assumption strongly supports the policy. Both are trivial or irrelevant.
strength, assumption

Question 7

Statement: Harper says, 'hand sanitizer prevents danger.' Assumptions: I. Hand sanitizer is effective at safety. II. People face dangers regularly. Select the correct answer:
Preventing danger implies effectiveness (I), not frequency of danger (II).
assumption, reasoning

Question 8

Policy Statement: Government must promote solar energy. Assumptions: I. Solar power decreases dependence on fossil fuels. II. Solar energy is unpopular. Choose the correct answer:
First assumption directly supports the policy. Second is weak or irrelevant.
strength, assumption

Question 9

Policy Statement: Companies should adopt 4-day work weeks. Assumptions: I. Friday is a good day off. II. Flexible schedules attract talent. Choose the correct answer:
Second assumption directly supports the policy. First is weak or irrelevant.
strength, assumption

Question 10

Statement: Abigail says, 'You should carry passport.' Assumptions: I. There is a need for passport. II. Passport is readily available. Select the correct answer:
Recommendation implies need (I), not availability (II).
assumption, reasoning

Question 11

Statement: Emily says, 'umbrella prevents danger.' Assumptions: I. Umbrella is effective at safety. II. People face dangers regularly. Select the correct answer:
Preventing danger implies effectiveness (I), not frequency of danger (II).
assumption, reasoning

Question 12

Statement: Olivia says, 'water bottle is necessary.' Assumptions: I. Water bottle is useful for Olivia. II. All people carry water bottles. Select the correct answer:
Necessity implies utility (I), but not universal ownership (II).
assumption, reasoning

Question 13

Policy Statement: Employers must offer skills training. Assumptions: I. Training is essential for career growth. II. Training reduces workplace errors. Choose the correct answer:
Both assumptions provide logical, relevant support for the policy.
strength, assumption

Question 14

Policy Statement: Employers must offer skills training. Assumptions: I. Training is essential for career growth. II. Training increases company expenses. Choose the correct answer:
First assumption directly supports the policy. Second is weak or irrelevant.
strength, assumption

Question 15

Policy Statement: Government must promote solar energy. Assumptions: I. Solar panels are aesthetically pleasing. II. My neighbor installed solar panels. Choose the correct answer:
Neither assumption strongly supports the policy. Both are trivial or irrelevant.
strength, assumption

Question 16

Statement: Emily says, 'tissue pack prevents danger.' Assumptions: I. Tissue pack is effective at safety. II. People face dangers regularly. Select the correct answer:
Preventing danger implies effectiveness (I), not frequency of danger (II).
assumption, reasoning

Question 17

Statement: Sara says, 'Everyone should own a identity card.' Assumptions: I. Identity card provides universal benefit. II. All people can afford identity cards. Select the correct answer:
Universal ownership recommendation implies universal benefit (I), not affordability (II).
assumption, reasoning

Question 18

Statement: Tom says, 'mobile phone is rarely used.' Assumptions: I. Mobile phone is available to most people. II. Most people choose not to use mobile phones. Select the correct answer:
Rarity implies choice not to use (II), but not availability (I).
assumption, reasoning

Question 19

Statement: Some programmers are dishonest. Some programmers are staff. Conclusions: 1. Some dishonest are staff. 2. All dishonest are staff. Select the correct answer:
The dishonest and staff could be completely separate subsets of programmers. No intersection is guaranteed.
statement, conclusion

Question 20

Statement: No carpenters are unprofessional. Only youth are carpenters. Conclusions: 1. No youth are unprofessional. 2. Some youth are unprofessional. Select the correct answer:
'Only youth are carpenters' means carpenters ⊆ youth. Since no carpenters are unprofessional, then those youth that are carpenters are not unprofessional, but other youth could be. Actually conclusion 1 is not necessarily true.
statement, conclusion
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