{"id":2262,"date":"2025-06-07T13:04:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diznr.com\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2025-06-07T13:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:04:58","slug":"verbal-ability-critical-reasoning-for-gate-graduate-aptitude-test-in-engineeringupsc-bank-ssc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/pdf\/verbal-ability-critical-reasoning-for-gate-graduate-aptitude-test-in-engineeringupsc-bank-ssc\/","title":{"rendered":"Verbal Ability-Critical Reasoning For GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering,UPSC, SSC, Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Verbal Ability-Critical Reasoning For GATE \u00a0Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Verbal Ability General Aptitude GATE and ESE Critical Reasoning Questions For GATE,UPSC,IBPS, SBI, RRB ,Bank PO Critical Reasoning for Gate UPSC SSC Bank GATE Previous Year Aptitude Questions with Solutions Reasoning and Aptitude Best GATE Preparation Tips for reasoning Gate Verbal Reasoning Tricks for General Aptitude Critical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Critical Reasoning Verbal Deductions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In the section of verbal ability the one topic which is very important is critical reasoning and as the name suggest this reasoning is critical in nature the students have to think about the question and think the concept of the question and critically analyses. The question to solve the question and that&#8217;s why the name is critical reasoning the reasoning is based on the critical thinking and this type of question is generally asked in the Graduate Level Examination like get MBA CAT UPSC banking SSC etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;color: #ff00ff\">Verbal Ability General Aptitude GATE and ESE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general aptitude critical reasoning is a type of question which is based on examination verbal ability. And the question is test the logical ability with integers the statement and the conclusion of the statement. In this type of question the students have to read the comprehension, and apply i the information which is already given in the question. To understand the concept of the question and then solve the question the verbal reasoning is very important for both getting good marks in examination and also to increase the thinking level of the students.<\/p>\n<p>The critical reasoning and verbal deduction question test the best ability of the students in a critical thinking and the skill test method for checking and enhancing the thinking behavior of the students this test, the ability to take a series of expressed in words and to understand and the comprehension which based on some fact.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;color: #ff00ff\">Critical Reasoning Questions For GATE,UPSC,IBPS, SBI, RRB ,Bank PO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And you have to find the fact the main things which every student should understand age by practicing the critical verbal reasoning questions the gate aspirants the upsc aspirants the banking aspirants able to increase the ability of critical thinking to solve the questions on it. The questions based on some fact point of science or social science.<\/p>\n<p>So students have to be confident on this type of question by understanding and solve this question the question gives both the reasoning and verbal ability and you completed with the question. The question may be on different bases different behavior at according to the level of the examination and type of the examination.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Verbal Ability &amp; Critical Reasoning for GATE, UPSC, SSC, and Bank Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"416\">Verbal Ability and Critical Reasoning are essential components of many competitive exams like GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), SSC (Staff Selection Commission), and Bank exams. These sections test your comprehension, logical reasoning, and ability to interpret language effectively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"532\">Here\u2019s a guide to help you understand and practice the key areas of <strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"504\">Verbal Ability<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"531\">Critical Reasoning<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"564\"><strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"564\">1. Verbal Ability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"680\">Verbal Ability focuses on your language skills and your ability to understand and interpret the text. It includes:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"715\">a. Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1113\">\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"810\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"729\">Purpose<\/strong>: Assess your ability to understand a passage and answer questions related to it.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"835\">Types of Questions<\/strong>:\n<ul data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1113\">\n<li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"852\">Factual<\/strong>: Directly stated facts in the passage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"981\"><strong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"911\">Inferential<\/strong>: Questions that require you to draw conclusions based on the passage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1045\"><strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\">Vocabulary-based<\/strong>: Meaning of words used in the passage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1065\">Theme-based<\/strong>: Understanding the central idea of the passage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1155\">Tips for Reading Comprehension<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1376\">\n<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1213\">Skim the passage first to get a general understanding.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1266\">Identify the central idea or theme of the passage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1315\">Focus on keywords or phrases in the questions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1376\">Revisit the passage for context before choosing an answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1409\"><strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1409\">b. Sentence Correction<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1625\">\n<li data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1423\">Purpose<\/strong>: Check your knowledge of grammar and sentence structure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1625\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1502\">Types of Errors<\/strong>:\n<ul data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1625\">\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1531\">Subject-verb agreement<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1553\">Tense consistency<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1571\">Pronoun usage<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1587\">Parallelism<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1625\">Preposition and conjunction usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1645\"><strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1644\">Example<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<li data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Incorrect: &#8220;She don&#8217;t like the idea.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1725\">Correct: &#8220;She doesn\u2019t like the idea.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1758\"><strong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1758\">c. Sentence Completion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2003\">\n<li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1842\"><strong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1772\">Purpose<\/strong>: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase based on context.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2003\"><strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1853\">Tips<\/strong>:\n<ul data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"2003\">\n<li data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1906\">Understand the overall meaning of the sentence.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1947\">Pay attention to the tone and tense.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2003\">Use logical reasoning to identify the correct word.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2027\">d. Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<li data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2097\"><strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2041\">Purpose<\/strong>: Test your word knowledge and understanding of context.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2207\"><strong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2122\">Types of Questions<\/strong>:\n<ul data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<li data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2149\">Synonyms and antonyms<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2181\">Meaning of words in context<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2207\">Idiomatic expressions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2224\"><strong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2223\">Tips<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2373\">\n<li data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2314\">Learn word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2370\">Practice with vocabulary-building apps or flashcards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2408\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2408\">2. Critical Reasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2553\">Critical Reasoning tests your ability to think logically and analyze arguments. It is important for exams like GATE, UPSC, SSC, and Bank exams.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2594\"><strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2594\">a. Assumptions and Conclusions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2789\">\n<li data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2700\"><strong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2612\">Assumptions<\/strong>: Ideas that are taken for granted or implied but not explicitly stated in the argument.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2789\"><strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2717\">Conclusion<\/strong>: The statement the author is trying to prove or persuade you to accept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2809\"><strong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2808\">Example<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"3072\">\n<li data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2954\"><strong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2824\">Argument<\/strong>: &#8220;The company has announced a new line of smartphones. Therefore, the company will likely see an increase in sales next quarter.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3011\"><strong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2971\">Assumption<\/strong>: People will buy these new smartphones.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3072\"><strong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3028\">Conclusion<\/strong>: The company will see an increase in sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3123\"><strong data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3123\">b. Strengthening and Weakening Arguments<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3326\">\n<li data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3225\"><strong data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3155\">Strengthening an Argument<\/strong>: You need to find evidence or information that supports the argument.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3326\"><strong data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3253\">Weakening an Argument<\/strong>: You need to find information that challenges or disproves the argument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3346\"><strong data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3345\">Example<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3622\">\n<li data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3419\"><strong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3361\">Argument<\/strong>: &#8220;Public transportation will reduce traffic in the city.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3520\"><strong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3439\">Strengthening<\/strong>: Evidence showing that cities with good public transportation have less traffic.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3622\"><strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3536\">Weakening<\/strong>: Evidence showing that public transportation in certain cities didn\u2019t reduce traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3653\"><strong data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3653\">c. Logical Deduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<li data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3747\"><strong data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3667\">Purpose<\/strong>: This type of reasoning focuses on drawing conclusions based on given premises.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3962\"><strong data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3758\">Tips<\/strong>:\n<ul data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<li data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3815\">Identify all the facts or premises in the argument.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3886\">Determine what conclusion can be logically drawn from these facts.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3962\">Consider alternative conclusions or assumptions that might be involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3985\"><strong data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3985\">d. Analogies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4115\">\n<li data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4112\"><strong data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"3999\">Purpose<\/strong>: Comparing two things to argue that because they are similar in one respect, they are similar in other respects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4134\"><strong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4133\">Example<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4290\">\n<li data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4200\">&#8220;Just as a teacher imparts knowledge, a doctor imparts health.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4290\">You need to analyze how valid the analogy is based on the similarities and differences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4314\"><strong data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4314\">e. Inferences<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4500\">\n<li data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4497\"><strong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4328\">Purpose<\/strong>: Understand the implied meaning of statements. Inference questions require you to choose the most likely interpretation or conclusion based on the information provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4519\"><strong data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4518\">Example<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4710\">\n<li data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4619\"><strong data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4535\">Statement<\/strong>: &#8220;The number of people getting vaccinated has risen dramatically in recent months.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4710\"><strong data-start=\"4622\" data-end=\"4635\">Inference<\/strong>: &#8220;More people are likely becoming aware of the importance of vaccination.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4784\"><strong data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4784\">3. Tips for Improving Verbal Ability and Critical Reasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4817\"><strong data-start=\"4791\" data-end=\"4816\">a. Practice Regularly<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4969\">\n<li data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4909\">Solve practice papers and previous years&#8217; questions to get familiar with the exam format.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4969\">Take timed mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"5006\"><strong data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5005\">b. Improve Reading Skills<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"5007\" data-end=\"5192\">\n<li data-start=\"5007\" data-end=\"5094\">Read newspapers, magazines, and books to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5192\">Try reading academic or complex articles to improve your ability to understand difficult texts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5232\"><strong data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5231\">c. Focus on Logical Thinking<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5414\">\n<li data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5337\">For Critical Reasoning, practice identifying assumptions, conclusions, and logical flaws in arguments.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5414\">Solve puzzles and brain teasers to enhance your critical thinking ability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"5416\" data-end=\"5445\"><strong data-start=\"5421\" data-end=\"5444\">d. Build Vocabulary<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5578\">\n<li data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5507\">Learn new words daily and practice using them in sentences.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5578\">Use apps or flashcards to memorize synonyms, antonyms, and meanings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5613\"><strong data-start=\"5585\" data-end=\"5612\">e. Review Basic Grammar<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5821\">\n<li data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5733\">Brush up on grammar rules, especially subject-verb agreement, tenses, articles, prepositions, and sentence structure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5734\" data-end=\"5821\">Correct common grammatical errors that often appear in sentence correction questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5828\" data-end=\"5861\"><strong data-start=\"5832\" data-end=\"5861\">Sample Practice Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"5863\" data-end=\"5896\"><strong data-start=\"5868\" data-end=\"5896\">1. Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"6183\"><strong data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"5908\">Passage<\/strong>: &#8220;Environmental sustainability is a critical issue that demands attention. As the global population grows, natural resources continue to be consumed at an unsustainable rate. If immediate measures are not taken, we risk depleting resources necessary for future generations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6469\"><strong data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6197\">Question<\/strong>: What is the primary message of the passage? a) The global population is growing rapidly. b) Sustainability requires urgent action to preserve natural resources. c) Natural resources will always be available. d) Future generations are not affected by current consumption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6554\"><strong data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6481\">Answer<\/strong>: b) Sustainability requires urgent action to preserve natural resources.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6561\" data-end=\"6590\"><strong data-start=\"6566\" data-end=\"6590\">2. Logical Reasoning<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6591\" data-end=\"6705\"><strong data-start=\"6591\" data-end=\"6603\">Argument<\/strong>: &#8220;To reduce urban traffic congestion, the city government must expand public transportation systems.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6707\" data-end=\"6966\"><strong data-start=\"6707\" data-end=\"6719\">Question<\/strong>: What assumption is made in this argument? a) Public transportation will always reduce traffic. b) Traffic congestion is a major issue in the city. c) Public transportation is free of cost. d) The city government has enough funding for expansion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6968\" data-end=\"7031\"><strong data-start=\"6968\" data-end=\"6978\">Answer<\/strong>: b) Traffic congestion is a major issue in the city.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"7038\" data-end=\"7069\"><strong data-start=\"7043\" data-end=\"7069\">3. Vocabulary Question<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7190\"><strong data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7091\">Fill in the blank<\/strong>: &#8220;The CEO\u2019s __________ leadership style helped the company navigate through tough economic times.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7192\" data-end=\"7246\">a) Inspiring<br data-start=\"7204\" data-end=\"7207\" \/>b) Languid<br data-start=\"7217\" data-end=\"7220\" \/>c) Ineffective<br data-start=\"7234\" data-end=\"7237\" \/>d) Boring<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7272\"><strong data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7258\">Answer<\/strong>: a) Inspiring<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7279\" data-end=\"7538\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">By practicing and following these tips, you can improve your verbal ability and critical reasoning skills for exams like GATE, UPSC, SSC, and Bank exams. Would you like more sample questions or guidance on specific areas? Let me know how I can assist further!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7279\" data-end=\"7538\">Verbal Ability-Critical Reasoning For GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering,UPSC, SSC, Bank<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schandpublishing.com\/uploads\/DownloadCatalogue\/SChandCompetitiveExaminationsTestPrep2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS TEST PREP<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"132\">Here&#8217;s a comprehensive guide to <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"72\">Critical Reasoning in Verbal Ability<\/strong>, especially useful for <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"131\">GATE, UPSC, SSC, and Bank exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"137\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"172\">\ud83e\udde0 What is Critical Reasoning?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"309\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"196\">Critical Reasoning<\/strong> tests your ability to <strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"262\">analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions<\/strong> from a given piece of information or argument.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"338\">\ud83d\udccc You may be asked to:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"488\">\n<li data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"365\">\n<p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"365\">Identify <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"365\">assumptions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"390\">\n<p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"390\">Spot <strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"390\">logical flaws<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"422\">\n<p data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"422\">Strengthen\/weaken an argument<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"444\">\n<p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"444\">Make <strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"444\">inferences<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"488\">\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"488\">Understand <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"488\">cause-effect relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"493\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"535\">\ud83d\udd11 Key Concepts in Critical Reasoning<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"558\">1. <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"558\">Assumption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"642\">\n<li data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"609\">\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"609\">Something <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"592\">taken for granted<\/strong> in the argument.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"642\">\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"642\">\ud83d\udd0d <em data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"642\">Look for hidden premises.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"656\"><strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"656\">Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"793\">\n<p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"720\">Statement: We should ban diesel cars to reduce air pollution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"793\">Assumption: Diesel cars contribute significantly to air pollution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"798\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"820\">2. <strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"820\">Inference<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"883\">\n<li data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"883\">\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"883\">A conclusion <strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"855\">drawn logically<\/strong> from the given information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"897\"><strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"897\">Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"994\">\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"937\">Statement: All engineers are logical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"994\">Inference: Ramesh is logical if he is an engineer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1038\">3. <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1038\">Strengthening the Argument<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<li data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1101\">Add information that makes the argument <strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1100\">more convincing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1167\"><strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1111\">Tip:<\/strong> Support the <strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1135\">premise<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1157\">conclusion<\/strong> directly.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1207\">4. <strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1207\">Weakening the Argument<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<li data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1278\">Introduce a <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1241\">counter-example<\/strong>, alternate reason, or contradiction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1292\"><strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1292\">Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1452\">\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1344\">Argument: Morning exercise improves productivity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1452\">Weakener: A study shows no difference in productivity between those who exercise and those who don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1486\">5. <strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1486\">Cause and Effect<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1567\">\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1567\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1567\">Identify whether one event <strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1535\">actually causes<\/strong> another or just <strong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1566\">correlates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1624\"><strong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1578\">Trap:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t confuse <strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1623\">correlation with causation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1659\">6. <strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\">Logical Fallacies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<li data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1683\">Common traps include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<li data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1706\">\n<p data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1706\">Circular reasoning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1731\">\n<p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1731\">Hasty generalization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1749\">False analogy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1808\">\ud83c\udfaf Strategy to Solve Critical Reasoning Questions<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2198\">\n<li data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1845\">Read the question stem first<\/strong> to know what\u2019s being asked (assumption, inference, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1975\"><strong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1938\">Read the argument carefully.<\/strong> Identify the premise and conclusion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2044\"><strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2007\">Break it down logically.<\/strong> Try to paraphrase in your own words.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2131\">\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2131\"><strong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2076\">Eliminate answer choices<\/strong> that are too extreme, unrelated, or outside the scope.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2198\">\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2198\"><strong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2171\">Choose the best-supported answer<\/strong>, not what <em data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2189\">could<\/em> be true.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2235\">\ud83d\udcd8 Sample Practice Question<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2356\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2243\">Q.<\/strong> Premise: Online learning is more effective than classroom learning because students can learn at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2421\"><strong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2421\">Which of the following, if true, would weaken the argument?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2629\">A) 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