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Free Deductive Reasoning Test

Syllogisms · If-then logic · Used by law firms and consulting

20 min
15 questions
Hard
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What is a Deductive Reasoning Test?

A deductive reasoning test measures your ability to draw logical conclusions from a set of premises or rules. Unlike inductive reasoning (patterns), deductive reasoning uses formal logic: if the premises are true, the conclusion must follow. Common formats include syllogisms, if-then statements, and logical puzzles.

Deductive reasoning is essential for roles in law, consulting, finance, and any field requiring rigorous analytical thinking. It measures your ability to apply rules consistently and identify logical fallacies.

What Skills Does It Test?

Syllogistic reasoning
If-then conditional logic
Identifying valid vs. invalid arguments
Applying rules to new situations
Spotting logical fallacies

Sample Questions

Try these example questions to get a feel for the format. Click "Show Answer" to see the explanation.

1

All managers are employees. Some employees are part-time. Which conclusion MUST be true?

A.Some managers are part-time
B.All employees are managers
C.Some managers may be part-time
D.No managers are part-time
2

If it rains, the match is cancelled. The match is not cancelled. What can you conclude?

A.It rained
B.It did not rain
C.The match was postponed
D.Cannot determine

Expert Tips

1
Accept the premises as true
In deductive reasoning, you must accept the premises as given, even if they seem unrealistic. Your job is to determine what logically follows, not whether the premises are true in real life.
2
Watch for 'some' vs. 'all'
'Some A are B' does NOT mean 'All A are B' or 'All B are A'. These distinctions are the source of most errors in syllogism questions.
3
Draw Venn diagrams
For syllogism questions, drawing Venn diagrams to represent the relationships between categories is the most reliable method.

Which Publishers Use This Test?

Our practice test is designed to mirror the format and difficulty of these major assessment publishers:

SHL Verify Deductive
Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking
Korn Ferry Deductive
Cubiks Logiks Verbal
Talent Q Verbal
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