Attendance at a clinic’s evening sessions fell sharply last month. Which is the most likely cause?
Correct answer D. The evening doctor was on leave and evening sessions were suspended for most of the month
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Many shopkeepers in a market reported that their stock was spoiled by water. Which is the most likely cause?
Correct answer C. A nearby drain overflowed and flooded the market during heavy rain
Argument: Building a separate cycle lane on College Road will reduce accidents involving cyclists on that road. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer D. Similar roads in other towns saw fewer cyclist accidents after separate cycle lanes were built
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Argument: A tutor claims that her weekly practice tests improve students’ exam scores. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer A. Her students who took the practice tests scored higher than similar students who did not
Argument: Allowing staff to work from home on Fridays will not reduce productivity. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer B. During a three-month trial, work completed from home on Fridays matched work completed on office days
Argument: Handwashing campaigns in schools reduce absences caused by illness. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer A. Schools that ran the campaign recorded fewer sick-leave absences than comparable schools that did not
Argument: A new bus route from Green Town will be popular, because many Green Town residents work in the industrial area. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer C. The new route runs directly from Green Town to the industrial area at shift-change times
Argument: Installing brighter lighting will increase a shop’s evening sales. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer D. A neighbouring shop's evening sales rose after it installed brighter lighting, with no other changes
Argument: Researchers found that people who drink green tea every day have lower rates of heart disease, and concluded that green tea protects the heart. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer A. The lower rate remained after accounting for differences in diet, exercise and smoking
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Argument: Reducing class size from 50 to 30 students will improve results at the school. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer A. In a pilot, smaller sections taught by the same teachers achieved better results than larger sections
Argument: A pedestrian bridge over the busy crossing will reduce accidents there. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer A. Most accidents at the crossing involved pedestrians crossing the road on foot
Argument: Adding an online ordering option will increase a restaurant’s total orders. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer D. Many local customers say they prefer ordering online and currently order from restaurants that offer it
Argument: Banning plastic bags will reduce drain blockages in the city. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct answer A. Inspections found that plastic bags were the main item causing drain blockages
Statement: The town’s only public library is overcrowded during the examination season. Courses of action: I. Extend the library’s opening hours during the exam season. II. Close the library during the exam season. Which course(s) of action follow?
Correct answer D. Only I follows
Statement: Many employees of a company arrive late because the office bus keeps breaking down. Courses of action: I. Repair the bus properly or replace it. II. Dismiss every employee who arrives late. Which course(s) of action follow?
Correct answer D. Only I follows
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Statement: Some passengers have complained that fares on a new metro line are high, but the number of riders is already above forecasts. Courses of action: I. Halve the fares on all metro lines immediately. II. Suspend the metro service until the complaints stop. Which course(s) of action follow?
Correct answer D. Neither I nor II follows
Statement: A primary school reports that many children bring sugary drinks in their lunch boxes. Courses of action: I. Run a session for parents on healthy drink choices. II. Stop children who bring sugary drinks from attending school. Which course(s) of action follow?
Correct answer C. Only I follows
Statement: A town’s only bus depot has too few buses, and morning buses are badly overcrowded. Courses of action: I. Add more buses on the busiest morning routes. II. Stagger school and office timings slightly to spread out the morning rush. Which course(s) of action follow?
Correct answer B. Both I and II follow
Event I: Heavy rain fell continuously for three days in the hill district. Event II: Several roads in the hill district were blocked by landslides. Which option best describes the relationship between the two events?
Correct answer C. Event I is the cause and Event II is its effect
Event I: The factory shut down for its annual maintenance week. Event II: The factory’s electricity use dropped sharply that week. Which option best describes the relationship between the two events?
Correct answer A. Event I is the cause and Event II is its effect