Deductive reasoning
Decide whether the conclusion follows logically from the statements given.
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What to expect
- 10 questions per practice set, with explanations
- Two statements and a conclusion
- Answer on the statements alone
Tips to score higher
- Accept the statements as true, even when they sound absurd
- Watch 'all', 'some' and 'none'
- Look for a counter-example before answering 'follows'
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Explanation
Deductive Reasoning is an important part of almost every aptitude test. It is a category where you can get confused by the strange statements that are presented to you. The trick is to determine exactly what information has been presented to you and which conclusions can be drawn with absolute certainty from the statements.
We have made an overview of the possible questions you can get in the Deductive Reasoning (syllogisms) section. It is useful to take a good look at this overview before you start practicing. Below you can find more than enough exercises to prepare you for your final Assessment.
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