Thinking Skills Test #1

Question 1

Getting a driving license and paying for a driving test is another form of taxation. People should be free to drive without a license. Driving licenses are compulsory because they provide the government millions of dollars every year. Driving licenses should be abolished for people over 16 years.

What technique is the author using in the above passage?

Question 2

Most Diabetics cannot control their sugar levels and impose a burden on the healthcare system. A diabetic consuming sugar is like a healthy person consuming poison. Medicare should not cover people with diabetes who have a sweet tooth and cannot control their sugar levels. Since they are consuming poison, they should be made to pay for their health care.

What technique is the author using in the above passage?

Question 3

Watch the following video on YouTube:

What technique/techniques is the ad using?

Question 4

Watch the following video on YouTube

What techniques is the video using?

Question 5

The Australian Prime Minister was one of the first few to get the COVID- 19 vaccine in Australia. Dr. Li administered the vaccine at the Castle hill medical center. The media covered the event. Dr. Li, who administered the vaccine, said that he was nervous when he inserted the needle into the prime minister’s arm.

The passage below is an

Question 6

The magnetic town of Manali beckons to the soul of adventurers, nature lovers as well as solace-seekers. Nestled in the Himalayas, in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is a charming hill station. A part of the Kullu Valley’s northern end is situated by the Beas river at the height of 1,926 m above sea level. Floral meadows, gurgling streams, snow-capped mountains, high mountain passes, temples, and Buddhist monasteries give this tiny town the allure of a fairy-tale setting.

https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/manali.html

The passage below is an

Question 7

Table tennis is the perfect activity to keep you happy, healthy, active, and in good spirits. Why? Well, it doesn’t only keep your body fit; it keeps your brain fit. All that complicated hand-eye coordination works its magic with brain cells and helps prevent Dementia. The game is one of the fastest racket sports, requiring muscle and cardio endurance. You need nimble footwork and upper body flexibility to return balls that come towards you at 60mph, demanding faster response times than tennis or badminton. While the energy expenditure needed is about the same as archery or bowling, skilled players use much more, said Alessandro Moura Zagato, a sports physiologist and researcher at Sao Paulo State University Brazil. He calculated that their workouts were comparable to moderate rowing. The great thing about sport is anyone can play it,” said Jimmy Butler, a four-time national U.S.A. Table Tennis Association champion who overcame a debilitating muscle condition in his 20s and 30s to reclaim the title at age 44. Why not give it a go?

https://www.miriamstoppard.com/news/playing-ping-pong-great-brain-help-prevent-dementia/

The above passage is a

Table tennis is the perfect activity to keep you happy, healthy, active, and in good spirits. Why? Well, it doesn’t only keep your body fit; it keeps your brain fit. All that complicated hand-eye coordination works its magic with brain cells and helps prevent Dementia. The game is one of the fastest racket sports, requiring muscle and cardio endurance. You need nimble footwork and upper body flexibility to return balls that come towards you at 60mph, demanding faster response times than tennis or badminton. While the energy expenditure needed is about the same as archery or bowling, skilled players use much more, said Alessandro Moura Zagato, a sports physiologist and researcher at Sao Paulo State University Brazil. He calculated that their workouts were comparable to moderate rowing. The great thing about sport is anyone can play it,” said Jimmy Butler, a four-time national U.S.A. Table Tennis Association champion who overcame a debilitating muscle condition in his 20s and 30s to reclaim the title at age 44. Why not give it a go?

What statement strengthens the above argument the most?

Question 9

James currently plays for four mobile phones for his family. He buys the phones and then buys a sim-only plan for everybody. He pays $50 per month for himself. He pays $30 per month for each of his two children. He pays $80 per month for his wife’s plan. A supermarket that sells telecommunication services has recently offered a family plan for four $80 per month. An online retailer offers an annual plan for $220 per head.

What assumptions are required to make a valid comparison?

James currently plays for four mobile phones for his family. He buys the phones and then buys a sim-only plan for everybody. He pays $50 per month for himself. He pays $30 per month for each of his two children. He pays $80 per month for his wife’s plan. A supermarket that sells telecommunication services has recently offered a family plan for four $80 per month. An online retailer offers an annual plan for $220 per head.

Assuming that there is no material difference between the services offered, which is the best course of action for James?

James currently plays for four mobile phones for his family. He buys the phones and then buys a sim-only plan for everybody. He pays $50 per month for himself. He pays $10 per month for each of his two children who are in primary school. He pays $80 per month for his wife’s plan. A supermarket that sells telecommunication services has recently offered a family plan for four $80 per month. An online retailer offers an annual plan for $220 per head.

Assuming that there is no material difference between the services offered, which is the best course of action for James?

Sam wants to buy the latest Galaxy Note S 20 phone. He can buy the phone from Kogan for $1099. Then he can go on a sim-only monthly plan for $50. Alternatively, he can get the phone on a $120 per month plan for one year. The phone will belong to him at the end of the year.

Assuming identical terms and conditions and quality, what is his saving under the cheaper option?

Question 13

It makes sense to buy second-hand furniture. It saves valuable resources like wood. There is less wastage, and fewer things end up in the landfill. Finally, you save money which can be constructively used for other purposes like travel, education to mention a few. More people should buy second-hand furniture.

What is the argument in the above passage?

It makes sense to buy second-hand furniture. It saves valuable resources like wood. There is less wastage, and fewer things end up in the landfill. Finally, you save money which can be constructively used for other purposes like travel, education to mention a few. More people should buy second-hand furniture.

What is the main conclusion of the above argument?

It makes sense to buy second-hand furniture. It saves valuable resources like wood. There is less wastage, and fewer things end up in the landfill. Finally, you save money which can be constructively used for other purposes like travel, education to mention a few. More people should buy second-hand furniture.

What statement strengthens the argument the most?

Question 16

It makes sense to buy second-hand furniture. It saves valuable resources like wood. There is less wastage, and fewer things end up in the landfill. Finally, you save money which can be constructively used for other purposes like travel, education to mention a few. More people should buy second-hand furniture. 

What statement weakens the argument the most? 

Question 17

It makes sense to buy second-hand furniture. It saves valuable resources like wood. There is less wastage, and fewer things end up in the landfill. Finally, you save money which can be constructively used for other purposes like travel, education to mention a few. More people should buy second-hand furniture. 

What is the implicit assumption in the argument? 

Question 18

Democracy is the best form of governance. Since the people elect the government every three years, the government becomes accountable for its performance. If people are not happy with the government’s performance, they can replace it. Since most decisions are made by consensus, the quality of decision-making is better. It empowers citizens and enhances their dignity by giving them the right to elect their representatives who govern the country. People in undemocratic countries should fight for democracy. 

Identify the argument in the passage above? 

Democracy is the best form of governance. Since the people elect the government after every few years, the government becomes accountable for its performance. If people are not happy with the government’s performance, they can replace it. Since most decisions are made by consensus, the quality of decision-making is better. It empowers citizens and enhances their dignity by giving them the right to elect their representatives who govern the country. Thus, people in undemocratic countries should fight for democracy.

What is the main conclusion of the argument?

Democracy is the best form of governance. Since the people elect the government every three years, the government becomes accountable for its performance. If people are not happy with the government’s performance, they can replace it. Since most decisions are made by consensus, the quality of decision-making is better. It empowers citizens and enhances their dignity by giving them the right to elect their representatives who govern the country. Thus, people in undemocratic countries should fight for democracy.

Which statement strengthens the argument the most?

Question 21

Democracy is the best form of governance. Since the people elect the government every three years, the government becomes accountable for its performance. If people are not happy with the government’s performance, they can replace it. Since most decisions are made by consensus, the quality of decision-making is better. It empowers citizens and enhances their dignity by giving them the right to elect their representatives who govern the country. Thus, people in undemocratic countries should fight for democracy. 

Which statement weakens the argument the most? 

Question 22

Democracy is the best form of governance. Since the people elect the government every three years, the government becomes accountable for its performance. If people are not happy with the government’s performance, they can replace it. Since most decisions are made by consensus, the quality of decision-making is better. It empowers citizens and enhances their dignity by giving them the right to elect their representatives who govern the country. Thus, people in undemocratic countries should fight for democracy. 

What is/are the implicit assumptions in 

Children under the age of 15 who go to the cinema to see an MA 15+ film must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film.

Which of the following statements is not true?

John is an outstanding student. He got a near-perfect score in all maths tests this year.

Cathy, who is in Johns’s class, “Today the teacher gave us a maths test. John will get a near-perfect score.”

Which of the following statements is correct?

You must have an NSW driver’s license before you drive in NSW

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

Tom needs a new lawnmower. He says,” I have to drive 40 km to buy a lawn lower . There is no Bunnings near my house.”

What is the flaw in his argument?

Harry’s online business has grown manifold. The warehouse they are using does not have enough space. The warehouse manager says,” if we want to continue to run the business efficiently, we need a larger space to store our goods. It is becoming difficult to store and retrieve goods on time. Several goods are also getting damaged. Customers are complaining about delivery times and damaged goods. We should buy a larger warehouse; otherwise, the business will decline”.

What is the flaw in the manager’s argument?

Question 29

Harry “You need to make a substantial investment out of your own pocket to start and run a successful business. If I had the money, my business would be successful.” 

What is the flaw in Harry’s statement? 

Jimmy “to get a perfect score in Mathematics, I need to get all the questions right.”

What type of condition is implied in Jimmy’s statement ?

Hari “I need to score 100 runs to make a century.” 

What type of condition is implied in Hari’s statement?

Sally: “One must be hardworking and street smart to make serious money.”

If the above statement is true, which one of the options must be true ?

A job advertisement role specifies the following requirements for a successful applicant: 

Proven experience writing stories. 

Excellent communication and writting skills.

Ability to meet demanding deadlines

Highly motivated

A through understanding of Broadcast Law Guidelines

2-3 years of TV experience 

Given the above information which of the following statement/s must be true?  

If children don’t eat healthy food and don’t exercise regularly, they will become overweight. Being overweight will cause health problems not only later in life but in childhood itself.

Which of the following matches the structure of the above sentence?

If children don’t eat healthy food and don’t exercise regularly, they will become overweight. Being overweight will cause health problems not only later in life but in childhood itself. 

Which of the following matches the structure of the above argument? 

Question 36

Learning cricket at an early age is no guarantee that a child will become a professional cricketer. Most youngsters get burnt out and stop playing. Many professional players start playing in their late teens. 

Which of the following matches the structure of the above argument? 

Question 37

It is inaccurate to say that the COVID-19 crisis is over, even though cases are declining globally. The virus is mutating and creating more potent versions of itself. If precautions are not taken, then the pandemic can gain momentum again. 

Which of the following matches the structure of the above argument? 

Question 38

You need a master’s degree and five years’ experience in a simar role to get the job. John has a bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience. Even though he has the required experience, he will not get the job. 

Which argument below has the same structure as the argument in the Question? 

Question 39

The endless pursuit of wealth is of little use unless you can use it wisely to benefit humanity. Usually, such people have no family life. Future generations with easy access to money also acquire bad habits like gambling and drinking. 

Which argument below has the same structure as the argument in the Question?