Essential Part Practice Test Questions - Logical Reasoning -- Free Practice

Question 1

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

envelope

A

stamp✓✗

B

letter✓✗

C

covering✓✗

D

address✓✗

Explanation

An envelope is a covering for something flat, so covering is the essential element. A stamp and an address are only needed to post it, and an envelope can hold things other than a letter.

Question 2

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

fence

A

farm✓✗

B

wood✓✗

C

gate✓✗

D

barrier✓✗

Explanation

A fence is a barrier that separates or protects an area, so barrier is the essential element. A fence need not be on a farm, need not be made of wood and need not have a gate.

Question 3

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

certificate

A

proof✓✗

B

frame✓✗

C

hall✓✗

D

ink✓✗

Explanation

A certificate is a document that serves as proof, so proof is the essential element. A frame, a hall or ink may be used, but a certificate does not need them.

Question 4

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

portrait

A

canvas✓✗

B

likeness✓✗

C

painter✓✗

D

frame✓✗

Explanation

A portrait is a picture showing the likeness of a person, so likeness is the essential element. A portrait may be a photograph rather than a painting on canvas, and a frame is only for display.

Question 5

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

schedule

A

calendar✓✗

B

meeting✓✗

C

times✓✗

D

secretary✓✗

Explanation

A schedule is a list of planned times, so times are the essential element. A schedule need not use a calendar, need not be for a meeting and need not be made by a secretary.

Question 6

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

manual

A

instructions✓✗

B

pictures✓✗

C

cover✓✗

D

warranty✓✗

Explanation

A manual is a book of instructions, so instructions are the essential element. Pictures, a cover and a warranty may be included, but a manual can exist without them.

Question 7

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

team

A

coach✓✗

B

uniform✓✗

C

trophy✓✗

D

players✓✗

Explanation

A team is a group of players, so players are the essential element. A team can exist without a coach, a uniform or a trophy.

Question 8

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

crew

A

captain✓✗

B

workers✓✗

C

uniform✓✗

D

boat✓✗

Explanation

A crew is a group of people who work together, so workers are the essential element. A crew may have no captain or uniform, and it may work on a plane or a train instead of a boat.

Question 9

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

graduation

A

completion✓✗

B

gown✓✗

C

speech✓✗

D

photograph✓✗

Explanation

Graduation marks the completion of a course of study, so completion is the essential element. A gown, a speech and a photograph are common, but a graduation can take place without them.

Question 10

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

funeral

A

flowers✓✗

B

death✓✗

C

mourners✓✗

D

priest✓✗

Explanation

A funeral is held after a death, so death is the essential element. Flowers, mourners and a priest are often present, but they are not necessary.

Question 11

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

information

A

newspaper✓✗

B

computer✓✗

C

internet✓✗

D

facts✓✗

Explanation

Information is made of facts, so facts are the essential element. A newspaper, a computer and the internet are only ways of passing information on.

Question 12

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

skill

A

practice✓✗

B

teacher✓✗

C

ability✓✗

D

certificate✓✗

Explanation

A skill is an ability to do something well, so ability is the essential element. Practice may help to build a skill, but it is not part of the skill; a skill can be learned without a teacher or a certificate.

Question 13

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

society

A

government✓✗

B

laws✓✗

C

city✓✗

D

people✓✗

Explanation

A society is a group of people living together, so people are the essential element. A society can exist without a government or formal laws, and it need not be a city.

Question 14

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

dictionary

A

library✓✗

B

spelling✓✗

C

words✓✗

D

student✓✗

Explanation

A dictionary is a book of words and their meanings, so words are the essential element. A dictionary need not be in a library, and it can be used by anyone, not only a student.

Question 15

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

veteran

A

experience✓✗

B

soldier✓✗

C

medal✓✗

D

retirement✓✗

Explanation

A veteran is someone with long experience, so experience is the essential element. A veteran need not be a soldier, win a medal or be retired.

Question 16

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

fossil

A

museum✓✗

B

remains✓✗

C

dinosaur✓✗

D

rock✓✗

Explanation

A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing from long ago, so remains are the essential element. A fossil need not be in a museum, need not be of a dinosaur, and not every fossil is a piece of rock.

Question 17

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

scholarship

A

exam✓✗

B

university✓✗

C

merit✓✗

D

financial aid✓✗

Explanation

A scholarship is money given to help a student study, so financial aid is the essential element. An exam, a university or merit may be involved, but a scholarship can be based on need or given for school study.

Question 18

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

gift

A

giving✓✗

B

wrapping✓✗

C

ribbon✓✗

D

birthday✓✗

Explanation

A gift is something given freely, so giving is the essential element. Wrapping and a ribbon are only decoration, and a gift need not be for a birthday.

Question 19

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

debate

A

audience✓✗

B

discussion✓✗

C

judge✓✗

D

trophy✓✗

Explanation

A debate is a formal discussion of a topic, so discussion is the essential element. A debate can be held without an audience, a judge or a trophy.

Question 20

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

auction

A

gavel✓✗

B

antiques✓✗

C

bidders✓✗

D

weekend✓✗

Explanation

An auction cannot take place without bidders. A gavel is only a tool, antiques are only one kind of item that may be sold, and an auction need not be held at the weekend.

Question 21

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

bicycle

A

wheels✓✗

B

helmet✓✗

C

road✓✗

D

bell✓✗

Explanation

A bicycle cannot exist without wheels, so wheels are the essential part. A helmet and a bell are accessories, and a bicycle can be ridden on a track or a path, not only on a road.

Question 22

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

piano

A

concert✓✗

B

teacher✓✗

C

keys✓✗

D

melody✓✗

Explanation

A piano cannot exist without its keys, so keys are the essential part. A concert is only one place where a piano is played, a piano can be learned without a teacher, and a melody is a by-product of playing it.

Question 23

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

bachelor

A

young✓✗

B

unmarried✓✗

C

wealthy✓✗

D

lonely✓✗

Explanation

A bachelor is a man who is not married, so unmarried is the essential element. A bachelor may be old rather than young, poor rather than wealthy, and need not be lonely.

Question 24

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

champion

A

medal✓✗

B

trophy✓✗

C

stadium✓✗

D

victory✓✗

Explanation

A champion is someone who has won, so victory is the essential element. A medal or a trophy may be given, and a stadium may host the contest, but none of these is necessary.

Question 25

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

reunion

A

speech✓✗

B

cake✓✗

C

meeting✓✗

D

hotel✓✗

Explanation

A reunion is a meeting of people who have been apart, so meeting is the essential element. A speech or a cake is not required, and a reunion can be held anywhere, not only in a hotel.

Question 26

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

picnic

A

sandwiches✓✗

B

blanket✓✗

C

lake✓✗

D

outdoors✓✗

Explanation

A picnic is a meal eaten outdoors, so outdoors is the essential element. Sandwiches, a blanket and a lake are common, but a picnic can be held without any of them.

Question 27

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

sadness

A

tears✓✗

B

sorrow✓✗

C

funeral✓✗

D

music✓✗

Explanation

Sadness is a feeling of sorrow, so sorrow is the essential element. A person may be sad without crying (tears), and sadness need not follow a funeral or be caused by music.

Question 28

Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

thirst

A

need✓✗

B

heat✓✗

C

juice✓✗

D

desert✓✗

Explanation

Thirst is a need or desire to drink, so need is the essential element. Heat may cause thirst, but thirst can occur without it. Juice is only one thing that can satisfy thirst, and a desert is only one place where it may be felt.