Inference Questions

1. In a city, neighborhoods with more public transportation options had lower car ownership rates. What can be inferred?

Public transportation is the only factor affecting car ownership rates

Neighborhoods without public transportation always have high car ownership rates

There may be a relationship between public transportation availability and lower car ownership rates

Lower car ownership rates cause cities to provide more public transportation options

2. A study found that people who regularly practice yoga report better flexibility and balance. Which of the following can be reasonably inferred?

Yoga is the only way to improve flexibility and balance

People who don't practice yoga have poor flexibility and balance

There may be a relationship between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility and balance

Flexibility and balance are solely determined by yoga practice

3. All employees who work on weekends receive overtime pay. Jane does not receive overtime pay. Which of the following can be logically inferred?

Jane never works

Jane does not work on weekends

Jane works part-time

Jane works only on weekdays

4. In a school, students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher attendance rates. What can be inferred from this information?

Participating in extracurricular activities guarantees perfect attendance

Students with low attendance never participate in extracurricular activities

There may be a positive correlation between extracurricular participation and attendance rates

All schools should make extracurricular activities mandatory

5. A survey found that people who volunteered regularly reported a greater sense of purpose in life. What can be inferred?

Volunteering is the only way to find a sense of purpose in life

People who don't volunteer regularly never feel a sense of purpose

There may be a positive relationship between regular volunteering and feeling a sense of purpose

A greater sense of purpose causes people to volunteer more

6. All professional basketball players are over 6 feet tall. Michael is over 6 feet tall. What can we conclude?

Michael is definitely a professional basketball player

Michael might be a professional basketball player

Michael is not a professional basketball player

Being over 6 feet tall is only characteristic of professional basketball players

7. In a certain library, all books with red labels are non-fiction. Sarah checked out a book with a blue label. What can be inferred about the book Sarah checked out?

The book is definitely fiction

The book might be fiction

The book is non-fiction

The book is a bestseller

8. In a city, neighborhoods with more pedestrian-friendly infrastructure had lower obesity rates. What can be inferred?

Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure is the only factor affecting obesity rates

Neighborhoods without pedestrian-friendly infrastructure always have high obesity rates

There may be a relationship between pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and lower obesity rates

Lower obesity rates cause cities to build more pedestrian-friendly infrastructure

9. In a workplace, employees who take regular breaks report higher job satisfaction. What can be inferred from this information?

Taking breaks guarantees job satisfaction

Employees who don't take breaks are always unsatisfied with their jobs

There may be a positive correlation between taking regular breaks and job satisfaction

All workplaces should enforce mandatory break times

10. A survey shows that 80% of people who practice mindfulness meditation report reduced anxiety levels. Which of the following can be reasonably inferred?

Practicing mindfulness meditation directly causes reduced anxiety

People with lower anxiety levels are more likely to practice mindfulness meditation

There is a strong association between practicing mindfulness meditation and perceived reduced anxiety levels

People who don't practice mindfulness meditation have high anxiety

Inference Practice Questions

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