Logic and Reasoning Questions and Answers
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Q141
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>dimension</u>
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A
compass (choice a) and ruler (choice b) may
help determine the dimension, but other
instruments may also be used, so these are not
the essential element here. An inch (choice c) is
only one way to determine a dimension.
Q142
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>sustenance</u>
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Sustenance is something, especially food, that
sustains life or health, so nourishment is the
essential element.Water and grains (choices b
and c) are components of nourishment, butother things can be taken in as well. A menu (choice d) may present a list of foods, but it is
not essential to sustenance.
Q143
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>ovation</u>
Answer: Option C
Explanation: An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause,
so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst
(choice a) may take place during an ovation; “bravo” (choice b) may or may not be
uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take
place after an ovation.
Q144
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>vertebrate</u>
Answer: Option A
Explanation: All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles
(choice b) are vertebrates, but so are many
other animals. Mammals (choice c) are vertebrates,
but so are birds and reptiles. All vertebrates (choice d) are animals, but not all animals are vertebrates.
Q145
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>provisions</u>
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Provisions imply the general supplies needed, so choice b is the essential element. The other choices are byproducts, but they are not essential.
Q146
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>purchase</u>
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A purchase is an acquisition of something. A
purchase may be made by trade (choice a) or
with money (choice b), so those are not essential
elements. A bank (choice c) may or may not
be involved in a purchase.
Q147
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>dome</u>
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A dome is a large rounded roof or ceiling, so
being rounded is essential to a dome. A geodesic
dome (choice b) is only one type of dome.
Some, but not all domes, have copper roofs
(choice d). Domes are often found on government
buildings (choice c), but domes exist in
many other places.
Q148
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>recipe</u>
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A recipe is a list of directions to make something.
Recipes may be used to prepare desserts
(choice a), among other things. One does not
need a cookbook (choice c) to have a recipe,
and utensils (choice d) may or may not be used
to make a recipe.
Q149
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>hurricane</u>
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A hurricane cannot exist without wind. A beach
is not essential to a hurricane (choice a). A hurricaneis a type of cyclone, which rules out
choice b. Not all hurricanes cause damage
(choice c).
Q150
find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
<u>autograph</u>
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Without a signature, there is no autograph.
Athletes and actors (choices a and b) may sign
autographs, but they are not essential. An autograph
can be signed with something other than
a pen (choice d).