Oxford LSAT Logic Games Workbook

By The Oxford Review

Master the Toughest Section of the LSAT with Oxford's Logic Games Workbook

 

The Oxford LSAT Logic Games Workbook is a comprehensive, expertly designed LSAT prep tool tailored for self-study students aiming for a significant score improvement on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Recognized for its simplicity, intelligence, and exceptional effectiveness, this workbook is the culmination of advanced strategies and techniques that have been proven successful time and again.

 

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Content: Over 1200 original drills, focused on developing LSAT-specific skills and habits.
• Battle-Tested Strategies: Simple yet effective methods for all types of Logic Game questions.
• Detailed Methodology: In-depth approach to solving every aspect of Logic Games.
• Digital LSAT Interface: Insights into the LSAC digital interface, including diagramming strategies.
• Extensive Game Analysis: Detailed explanations for 28 official LSAT logic games.
• Time Management: Effective strategies to manage time during the test.
• Historical Game Classification: Covers every type of game from LSATs since June 1991.

 

LSAT Logic Games Workbook 2024 Specials:

• Up-to-Date with Digital LSAT: Tailored for the self-prep student with compatibility with digital practice tools.
• Exclusive Data and Trends: Insights into recent LSAT trends and test taker performance.
• Money-Back Guarantee: Confidence in effectiveness, with a promise of a score increase or money back.

 

Essential Strategies and Practice:

• Diverse Logic Games Strategies: From tackling advanced games to mastering the basics.
• Official LSAT PrepTest Questions: Familiarization with the test format.
• Customizable Study Plans: Data-driven strategies for efficient practice.
• Diagnostic Tools: Personalized prep by analyzing strengths and weaknesses.

Expert Guidance:

• Access to Oxford's LSAT Channel: An episode featuring top LSAT teachers.
• Proven Teaching Methods: From the world's most popular LSAT course.
• True-to-Test Materials: Practice questions and studies aligned with the actual LSAT.

Workbook Specifics:

• 700+ Pages of Intensive Practice: Divided into sections for general information, strategies, and over 1200 practice drills.
• Complementary to LSAT Logic Games Bible: Unique content that reinforces techniques without overlapping with previous materials.

Empower Your Analytical Reasoning Skills:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Tackles all six question types in the Analytical Reasoning section.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear guidance on identifying and solving problems quickly and accurately.
• Abundant Practice Problems: To build confidence and proficiency.

The Oxford LSAT Logic Games Workbook stands as an indispensable resource for anyone aspiring to conquer the LSAT Logic Games. Its depth, clarity, and practicality make it an ideal companion for achieving an outstanding score.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oxford Review
• Release date: Feb 19, 2024
• ISBN: 9789988936389

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OXFORD

LSAT

LOGIC GAMES

WORKBOOK

2024

The

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Contents

Introduction

Overview of LSAT Logic Games

Introduction to Logic Games

Types of Logic Games

Sequencing Games

Grouping Games

Matching Games

Basic Concepts and Strategies

Understanding Rules

Conditional Rules

Number Rules

Type Rules

Grouping Games

Matching Games

PRACTICAL DRILLS

ANSWERS

Introduction

Logic Games are the most learnable yet intimidating section of the LSAT. Mastering them requires developing strong logical reasoning abilities—indispensable skills for success in law school and the legal profession. This book provides a strategic blueprint for tackling Logic Games efficiently and accurately to maximize your score.

We begin with an overview of core Logic Game concepts and techniques. You will learn best practices for organizing rules, making inferences, mapping game elements, and making deductions. With this foundation, we then delve into specific game types: Linear Games, Grouping Games, and Spatial Games. For each game type, you will learn how to:

- Set up an optimal diagram

- Identify and utilize advanced strategies

- Avoid common pitfalls

- Solve complex games under time pressure

The chapters integrate expert guidance with real LSAT practice. You will have the opportunity to apply techniques to real Logic Game Questions from previously administered LSATs. Thorough explanations are provided to reinforce strategies for solving each game type. By systematically developing your skills, this book will elevate your ability, speed, and confidence to conquer Logic Games.

With the step-by-step training provided in this guide, Logic Games need not thwart your LSAT goals. Let us help you cultivate the logical aptitude that leading law schools seek in applicants. Master Logic Games, and unlock your potential for success on exam day.

Overview of LSAT Logic Games

Introduction to Logic Games

The Logic Games section is designed to evaluate core logical reasoning abilities—skills that are vital for success in law school and the legal profession. As future lawyers, you will need to parse complex fact patterns, analyze rules, make deductions, and arrange elements into logical structures. This is precisely what Logic Games for y to demonstrate.

Unlike other LSAT sections which test learned knowledge, Logic Games measure raw intellectual horsepower. They require no legal expertise—just finely tuned critical thinking skills. You must process rules, rapidly draw inferences, and envision relationships within a game’s strict parameters. This calls for the same legal aptitude needed for interpreting cases, constructing arguments, and anticipating counterarguments as a practicing attorney.

By design, Logic Games push problem-solving abilities under pressure. Time constraints test whether you can employ strategies efficiently to avoid trapping yourself in dead ends. Diagramming under timed conditions also screens mental discipline amid complexity. Success requires not just getting the right answers, but working through intricate games accurately at a brisk pace.

In this way, the Logic Games section provides law schools with a metric of skills foundational to legal reasoning—the ability to organize structured information logically while avoiding mental pitfalls. Mastering Logic Games signals that you can crystallize complex data and rules into coherent logical frameworks to drive successful analysis and advocacy. It is an unparalleled test of core reasoning faculties crucial to achievement in law school and practiced legal thinking. That is why acing Logic Games is key for applicants striving to demonstrate proficiency in legal logic from the start.

Types of Logic Games

Logic Games test your reasoning abilities through several game formats, each with unique elements and strategies. Below is an introduction to the most common game types.

Sequencing Games

In Sequencing Games, you arrange components in a specific order adhering to given conditions. For example, a game may involve scheduling committee meetings based on member availability, dictating an order of speeches based on content, or organizing project stages by deadline. Success requires understanding conditional statements that limit viable arrangements. Challenges include deciphering complex ordering rules and accurately filtering possibilities.

Grouping Games

Grouping Games provide categories that elements must be assigned to. A game may classify bands by preferred venues, segment news articles by topic, or allocate workers by shift schedule. The difficulty lies in keeping track of restrictions on the number or types of elements per group. Easy to confuse group conditions making diagramming and deductive thinking essential.

Matching Games

Matching Games require pairing two lists of items based on common attributes. For instance, you may match movies to reviews, interns to mentor attorneys, or fountains to parks by providing correlations. What seems simple grows complex as match limitations mount. The key lies in creating an integrated overview to record matches against remaining possibilities.

Understanding game formats and honing an arsenal of tailored strategies are crucial first steps toward Logic Games mastery. Learning to decode game types, spot patterns, preempt trick features, and diagrams efficiently will pay dividends on test day. With a solid grasp of rules-based reasoning, complex games become structured puzzles to decrypt rather than barriers to avoid.

Basic Concepts and Strategies

Understanding Rules

Deciphering the intricate rules that govern each game is step one towards a controlled solution. With practice, you will grow adept at extracting pivotal details from dense rule wording. There are several common rule structures to understand.

Conditional Rules

These rules link two or more variables, dictating that if X occurs, Y must follow. The variables may refer to person placements, sequencing orders, grouping assignments, or other defined arrangements. For instance:

If the Marketing VP is placed in Office 1, then the Operations Director cannot be in Office 2.

Learn to diagram conditional chains clearly and consult them while eliminating choices that defy set limitations.

Number Rules

These quantitative rules set ceilings for categories. For example:

No more than 3 consultants can be assigned to Project A.

Exactly 2 interns will work weekends.

Note minimum and maximum quotas as you test possible configurations against permitted amounts.

Type Rules

Such rules isolate permitted or restricted pairings between variables. For example:

The Chairman and Treasurer cannot both meet with the Auditors.

A vegetarian option must be served at any event with over 50 guests.

Make checklists by type as an efficient reference while eliminating inconsistent scenarios.

Mastering these core rule structures that form the boundaries of each game provides a stable framework to then make deductions with speed and confidence.

Crafting a structured visual diagram is vital for unraveling Logic Games strategically. Diagrams enable you to encapsulate the interplay of rules, track sequencing, group elements, and survey game conditions at a glance.

We will build diagramming skills using examples across common game types.

Sequencing Games

Effective diagrams for ordering games include:

Tiered Line Diagrams 

• Begin by drawing a straight line to represent the sequence. Add dividing lines per the number of slots specified (often 5-7 slots).

• Designate placeholder variables for elements given. Above the line, note conditional rules impacting order possibilities.

• As deductions are made, write elements into open slots, noting used spaces. Cross off placements that rules eliminate.

Example:

Rules: J must be before K. B cannot be in Slot 3. Only 3 slots are available. 

Grouping Games

Successful grouping diagrams feature:

Category Boxes 

• Draw labeled boxes representing defined groups

• Indicate rules on permitted/required box amounts per group

• Fill boxes with element variables as placements are deduced

• Cross out elements as groups fill to capacity

Example:

Categories: Metal | Rock | Pop | Rap

Rules: Max 2 per group. Must have 1 Rap.

Met:  Rock: Rap: Pop:

Matching Games

Match diagrams should utilize:

Two-Column Tables

• Create columns for both sets of elements being matched

• Refer often to match conditions as you fill in pairings 

• Strike out elements as they are used to keep track

Example:

With practice, capitalize on diagramming to organize data decisively while avoiding exhaustion in translating rules. The exercises below allow diagramming preparation with sample game situations. Construct diagrams and identify what strategic inferences follow. Complete the diagrams provided and refine your approach.....

Practical Drills

Directions: Each group of questions in this section is based on a set of conditions. In answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each question and blacken the corresponding space on your answer sheet.

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Question 1–6

In a business competition, five teams—Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon—are participating in a series of challenges over five days. The following conditions apply:

- If Alpha participates on the first day, Beta must participate on an earlier day than Gamma.

- Delta must participate on a day that is neither the first nor the last.

- If Epsilon participates on the second day, then Alpha must participate on the fourth day.

- Beta cannot participate on the last day.

Question 1:

Which one of the following is a possible order of team participation, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) Delta, Beta, Epsilon, Alpha, Gamma

(B) Gamma, Alpha, Delta, Epsilon, Beta

(C) Beta, Gamma, Alpha, Epsilon, Delta

(D) Epsilon, Delta, Beta, Gamma, Alpha

(E) Alpha, Beta, Epsilon, Delta, Gamma

Question 2:

If Delta participates on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Beta participates on the second day.

(B) Alpha participates on the first day.

(C) Gamma participates on the fourth day.

(D) Epsilon participates on the fifth day.

(E) Beta participates on the fifth day.

Question 3:

If Epsilon participates on the fourth day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Beta participates on the third day.

(B) Gamma participates on the fifth day.

(C) Alpha participates on the second day.

(D) Delta participates on the first day.

(E) Alpha participates on the third day.

Question 4:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of team participation on consecutive days?

(A) Gamma, Alpha, Delta, Beta, Epsilon

(B) Delta, Epsilon, Beta, Gamma, Alpha

(C) Alpha, Beta, Epsilon, Gamma, Delta

(D) Epsilon, Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma

(E) Beta, Gamma, Delta, Alpha, Epsilon

Question 5:

If Gamma participates on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Delta participates on the third day.

(B) Beta participates on the first day.

(C) Epsilon participates on the fourth day.

(D) Alpha participates on the fifth day.

(E) Beta participates on the fourth day.

Question 6:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that Delta must participate on a day that is neither the first nor the last, would have the same effect in determining the order of team participation?

(A) Alpha must participate on the second day.

(B) Epsilon cannot participate on the last day.

(C) Beta cannot participate on the second day.

(D) Gamma must participate on an earlier day than Epsilon.

(E) Delta cannot participate on the second day.

Question 7–12:

A high-stakes negotiation is taking place between five diplomats—X, Y, Z, W, and V. The negotiations will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- X must negotiate before both Y and Z.

- W cannot negotiate on the last day.

- If V negotiates on the first day, then Z must negotiate on the second day.

- Y cannot negotiate on the second day.

Question 7:

Which one of the following is a possible order of diplomatic negotiations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) W, Y, V, X, Z

(B) X, V, W, Z, Y

(C) Z, X, V, Y, W

(D) Y, Z, W, X, V

(E) V, Z, Y, W, X

Question 8:

If Y negotiates on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) V negotiates on the first day.

(B) X negotiates on the second day.

(C) W negotiates on the fourth day.

(D) Z negotiates on the fifth day.

(E) V negotiates on the fourth day.

Question 9:

If Z negotiates on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) V negotiates on the fourth day.

(B) X negotiates on the first day.

(C) Y negotiates on the fifth day.

(D) W negotiates on the second day.

(E) V negotiates on the second day.

Question 10:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of diplomatic negotiations on consecutive days?

(A) Y, Z, W, V, X

(B) X, W, Z, V, Y

(C) V, Y, X, Z, W

(D) Z, X, W, V, Y

(E) W, Y, Z, X, V

Question 11:

If V negotiates on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) X negotiates on the first day.

(B) Y negotiates on the fifth day.

(C) W negotiates on the third day.

(D) Z negotiates on the fourth day.

(E) Y negotiates on the first day.

Question 12:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that W cannot negotiate on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of diplomatic negotiations?

(A) X must negotiate on the second day.

(B) Y cannot negotiate on the first day.

(C) Z must negotiate on an earlier day than X.

(D) V cannot negotiate on the third day.

(E) Y must negotiate on the second day.

Question 13–18:

A technology summit is scheduled, featuring presentations by five experts—P, Q, R, S, and T. The presentations will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- P must present before both Q and R.

- S cannot present on the last day.

- If T presents on the first day, then R must present on the second day.

- Q cannot be present on the second day.

Question 13:

Which one of the following is a possible order of expert presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) R, T, P, Q, S

(B) S, P, R, T, Q

(C) T, R, P, S, Q

(D) P, Q, T, R, S

(E) Q, S, R, P, T

Question 14:

If Q presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) T presents on the first day.

(B) P presents on the second day.

(C) S presents on the fourth day.

(D) R presents on the fifth day.

(E) T presents on the fourth day.

Question 15:

If R presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) P presents on the second day.

(B) T presents on the first day.

(C) Q presents on the fifth day.

(D) S presents on the fourth day.

(E) Q presents on the first day.

Question 16:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of expert presentations on consecutive days?

(A) Q, R, S, T, P

(B) T, Q, P, S, R

(C) P, R, T, Q, S

(D) S, T, R, P, Q

(E) R, P, Q, T, S

Question 17:

If S presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R presents on the first day.

(B) Q presents on the third day.

(C) T presents on the fifth day.

(D) P presents on the fourth day.

(E) Q presents on the fourth day.

Question 18:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that S cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of expert presentations?

(A) P must present on the first day.

(B) Q must present on an earlier day than T.

(C) R cannot be present on the second day.

(D) T cannot be present on the third day.

(E) S must present on the third day.

Questions 19–24:

A scientific conference is underway, featuring presentations by five researchers—U, V, W, X, and Y. The presentations will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- U must present before both V and W.

- X cannot present on the last day.

- If Y presents on the first day, then W must present on the second day.

- V cannot be present on the second day.

Question 19:

Which one of the following is a possible order of researcher presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) W, Y, V, U, X

(B) U, W, Y, X, V

(C) Y, X, U, V, W

(D) V, U, W, Y, X

(E) X, W, Y, V, U

Question 20:

If V presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Y presents on the first day.

(B) U presents on the second day.

(C) W presents on the fourth day.

(D) X presents on the fifth day.

(E) Y presents on the fourth day.

Question 21:

If U presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Y presents on the fourth day.

(B) W presents on the second day.

(C) V presents on the fifth day.

(D) X presents on the first day.

(E) Y presents on the first day.

Question 22:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of researcher presentations on consecutive days?

(A) X, U, Y, W, V

(B) V, X, U, W, Y

(C) Y, V, W, X, U

(D) W, Y, V, U, X

(E) U, Y, X, V, W

Question 23:

If X presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Y presents on the third day.

(B) U presents on the fifth day.

(C) W presents on the first day.

(D) V presents on the fourth day.

(E) Y presents on the fifth day.

Question 24:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that X cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of researcher presentations?

(A) V must present on the second day.

(B) We must present on the third day.

(C) Y must present on an earlier day than U.

(D) You must present on the fourth day.

(E) X must present on the first day.

Question 25–30:

A film festival is unfolding, featuring screenings by five directors—A, B, C, D, and E. The screenings will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- A must have a screening before both B and C.

- D cannot have a screening on the last day.

- If E has a screening on the first day, then C must have a screening on the second day.

- B cannot have a screening on the second day.

Question 25:

Which one of the following is a possible order of director screenings, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) C, E, D, A, B

(B) A, D, B, C, E

(C) E, C, B, D, A

(D) B, A, E, C, D

(E) D, B, A, E, C

Question 26:

If B has a screening on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) D has a screening on the first day.

(B) A has a screening on the second day.

(C) E has a screening on the fourth day.

(D) C has a screening on the fifth day.

(E) D has a screening on the fourth day.

Question 27:

If C has a screening on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) B has a screening on the second day.

(B) E has a screening on the first day.

(C) D has a screening on the fifth day.

(D) A has a screening on the fourth day.

(E) B has a screening on the fifth day.

Question 28:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of director screenings on consecutive days?

(A) C, A, B, E, D

(B) D, C, E, A, B

(C) E, B, D, C, A

(D) A, E, B, D, C

(E) B, C, D, A, E

Question 29:

If D has a screening on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C has a screening on the third day.

(B) B has a screening on the fifth day.

(C) E has a screening on the first day.

(D) A has a screening on the fourth day.

(E) C has a screening on the fourth day.

Question 30:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that D cannot have a screening on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of director screenings?

(A) B must have a screening on the second day.

(B) C must have a screening on an earlier day than E.

(C) E cannot have a screening on the first day.

(D) A must have a screening on the fourth day.

(E) D must have a screening on the first day.

Question 31–36:

A culinary competition is in progress, featuring dishes prepared by five chefs—M, N, O, P, and Q. The dishes will be presented on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- M must present before both N and O.

- P cannot present on the last day.

- If Q presents on the first day, then O must present on the second day.

- N cannot be present on the second day.

Question 31:

Which one of the following is a possible order of chef dish presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) Q, O, N, M, P

(B) M, P, Q, N, O

(C) O, M, Q, N, P

(D) N, M, P, Q, O

(E) P, Q, O, N, M

Question 32:

If N presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) O presents on the first day.

(B) Q presents on the fourth day.

(C) M presents on the second day.

(D) P presents on the fifth day.

(E) Q presents on the fifth day.

Question 33:

If O presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Q presents on the fourth day.

(B) M presents on the first day.

(C) N presents on the fifth day.

(D) P presents on the second day.

(E) Q presents on the second day.

Question 34:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of chef dish presentations on consecutive days?

(A) N, P, Q, M, O

(B) Q, O, M, P, N

(C) M, Q, N, P, O

(D) O, M, P, N, Q

(E) P, O, N, Q, M

Question 35:

If P presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) O presents on the third day.

(B) N presents on the fourth day.

(C) Q presents on the fifth day.

(D) M presents on the first day.

(E) Q presents on the third day.

Question 36:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that P cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of chef dish presentations?

(A) M must present on the second day.

(B) N must present on an earlier day than Q.

(C) Q cannot be present on the first day.

(D) O must present on the fourth day.

(E) P must present on the first day.

Question 37–42:

A fashion show is unfolding, featuring designs showcased by five designers—F, G, H, I, and J. The designs will be presented on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- F must present before both G and H.

- I cannot be present on the last day.

- If J presents on the first day, then H must present on the second day.

- G cannot present on the second day.

Question 37:

Which one of the following is a possible order of designer design presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) J, H, G, F, I

(B) F, I, J, G, H

(C) G, F, H, I, J

(D) I, H, G, F, J

(E) H, J, I, G, F

Question 38:

If G presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) J presents on the first day.

(B) I present on the second day.

(C) H presents on the fourth day.

(D) F presents on the fifth day.

(E) J presents on the fifth day.

Question 39:

If H presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) F presents on the fifth day.

(B) J presents on the fourth day.

(C) G presents on the first day.

(D) I present on the second day.

(E) J presents on the second day.

Question 40:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of designer design presentations on consecutive days?

(A) F, H, G, I, J

(B) I, F, J, H, G

(C) G, I, F, J, H

(D) J, H, F, G, I

(E) H, G, J, F, I

Question 41:

If I present on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) J presents on the third day.

(B) F presents on the fifth day.

(C) G presents on the first day.

(D) H presents on the fourth day.

(E) J presents on the fourth day.

Question 42:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that I cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of designer design presentations?

(A) G must present on the first day.

(B) H must present on an earlier day than J.

(C) J cannot present on the first day.

(D) F must present on the fourth day.

(E) I must present on the first day.

Question 43–48:

A music festival is taking place, featuring performances by five bands—K, L, M, N, and O. The performances will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- K must perform before both L and M.

- N cannot perform on the last day.

- If O performs on the first day, then M must perform on the second day.

- L cannot perform on the second day.

Question 43:

Which one of the following is a possible order of band performances, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) O, K, N, L, M

(B) M, L, O, K, N

(C) K, N, L, O, M

(D) N, O, M, L, K

(E) L, M, K, O, N

Question 44:

If L performs on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) M performs on the first day.

(B) O performs on the second day.

(C) N performs on the fourth day.

(D) K performs on the fifth day.

(E) O performs on the fourth day.

Question 45:

If M performs on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) O performs on the fourth day.

(B) L performs on the fifth day.

(C) K performs on the first day.

(D) N performs on the second day.

(E) O performs on the first day.

Question 46:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of band performances on consecutive days?

(A) L, O, M, N, K

(B) N, M, L, O, K

(C) K, N, O, M, L

(D) O, K, L, M, N

(E) M, K, O, L, N

Question 47:

If N performs on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) M performs on the third day.

(B) L performs on the fifth day.

(C) K performs on the first day.

(D) O performs on the fourth day.

(E) L performs on the fourth day.

Question 48:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that N cannot perform on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of band performances?

(A) O must perform on the first day.

(B) L must perform on an earlier day than K.

(C) M cannot perform on the second day.

(D) K must perform on the fourth day.

(E) N must perform on the first day.

Question 49–54:

A theater festival is unfolding, featuring plays performed by five groups—P, Q, R, S, and T. The plays will be staged on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- P must be performed before both Q and R.

- S cannot be performed on the last day.

- If T is performed on the first day, then R must be performed on the second day.

- Q cannot be performed on the second day.

Question 49:

Which one of the following is a possible order of group play performances, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) T, R, P, Q, S

(B) S, P, Q, R, T

(C) R, T, P, S, Q

(D) Q, P, S, R, T

(E) P, T, R, Q, S

Question 50:

If Q is performed on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R is performed on the first day.

(B) S is performed on the second day.

(C) P is performed on the fourth day.

(D) T is performed on the fifth day.

(E) S is performed on the fourth day.

Question 51:

If R is performed on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) T is performed on the fourth day.

(B) P is performed on the first day.

(C) Q is performed on the fifth day.

(D) S is performed on the fourth day.

(E) Q is performed on the first day.

Question 52:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of group play performances on consecutive days?

(A) P, Q, R, T, S

(B) T, P, S, R, Q

(C) S, Q, P, T, R

(D) Q, R, P, S, T

(E) R, P, T, S, Q

Question 53:

If S is performed on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R is performed on the first day.

(B) Q is performed on the third day.

(C) P is performed on the fifth day.

(D) T is performed on the fourth day.

(E) Q is performed on the fifth day.

Question 54:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that S cannot be performed on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of group play performances?

(A) P must be performed on the first day.

(B) Q must be performed on an earlier day than R.

(C) R cannot be performed on the second day.

(D) T cannot be performed on the third day.

(E) S must be performed on the third day.

Question 55–60:

A dance competition is in progress, featuring performances by five groups—A, B, C, D, and E. The performances will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- A must perform before both B and C.

- D cannot perform on the last day.

- If E performs on the first day, then C must perform on the second day.

- B cannot perform on the second day.

Question 55:

Which one of the following is a possible order of group dance performances, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) E, C, A, B, D

(B) B, D, E, C, A

(C) A, C, B, D, E

(D) D, E, B, A, C

(E) C, A, B, E, D

Question 56:

If B performs on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C performs on the first day.

(B) D performs on the second day.

(C) E performs on the fourth day.

(D) A performs on the fifth day.

(E) D performs on the fourth day.

Question 57:

If C performs on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) D performs on the fourth day.

(B) E performs on the fifth day.

(C) A performs on the second day.

(D) B performs on the fourth day.

(E) E performs on the second day.

Question 58:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of group dance performances on consecutive days?

(A) D, C, A, B, E

(B) E, A, B, D, C

(C) B, E, D, C, A

(D) C, B, A, E, D

(E) A, D, E, B, C

Question 59:

If D performs on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) E performs on the third day.

(B) C performs on the fourth day.

(C) A performs on the fifth day.

(D) B performs on the first day.

(E) E performs on the fifth day.

Question 60:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that D cannot perform on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of group dance performances?

(A) A must perform on the first day.

(B) B must perform on an earlier day than C.

(C) C cannot perform on the second day.

(D) E cannot perform on the third day.

(E) D must perform on the first day.

Question 61–66:

A technology expo is taking place, featuring presentations by five companies—X, Y, Z, P, and Q. The presentations will be conducted on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- X must present before both Y and Z.

- P cannot present on the last day.

- If Q presents on the first day, then Z must present on the second day.

- Y cannot be present on the second day.

Question 61:

Which one of the following is a possible order of company presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) Q, Z, P, X, Y

(B) X, Y, P, Q, Z

(C) Y, Z, Q, P, X

(D) P, Q, X, Y, Z

(E) Z, Q, Y, P, X

Question 62:

If Y presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Z presents on the fourth day.

(B) P presents on the second day.

(C) Q presents on the fifth day.

(D) X presents on the fourth day.

(E) Z presents on the fifth day.

Question 63:

If Z presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Q presents on the fourth day.

(B) X presents on the first day.

(C) Y presents on the fifth day.

(D) P presents on the fourth day.

(E) Q presents on the first day.

Question 64:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of company presentations on consecutive days?

(A) Q, Z, P, X, Y

(B) Y, X, Z, P, Q

(C) P, Y, X, Z, Q

(D) X, Z, P, Y, Q

(E) Z, Q, P, Y, X

Question 65:

If P presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Z presents on the third day.

(B) Y presents on the fourth day.

(C) Q presents on the fifth day.

(D) X presents on the first day.

(E) Q presents on the third day.

Question 66:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that P cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of company presentations?

(A) X must present on the first day.

(B) Y must present on an earlier day than Z.

(C) Z cannot be present on the second day.

(D) Q cannot be present on the third day.

(E) P must present on the first day.

Question 67–72:

An art exhibition is underway, featuring artworks displayed by five artists—A, B, C, D, and E. The artworks will be showcased on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- A must have an artwork displayed before both B and C.

- D cannot have artwork displayed on the last day.

- If E has an artwork displayed on the first day, then C must have an artwork displayed on the second day.

- B cannot have an artwork displayed on the second day.

Question 67:

Which one of the following is a possible order of artist artwork displays, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) E, C, D, A, B

(B) A, D, B, C, E

(C) B, E, C, D, A

(D) C, A, B, E, D

(E) D, B, A, E, C

Question 68:

If B has an artwork displayed on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C has an artwork displayed on the first day.

(B) D has an artwork displayed on the second day.

(C) E has an artwork displayed on the fourth day.

(D) A has an artwork displayed on the fifth day.

(E) D has an artwork displayed on the fourth day.

Question 69:

If C has an artwork displayed on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) E has an artwork displayed on the fourth day.

(B) A has an artwork displayed on the first day.

(C) B has an artwork displayed on the fifth day.

(D) D has an artwork displayed on the fourth day.

(E) B has an artwork displayed on the fifth day.

Question 70:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of artist artwork displays on consecutive days?

(A) C, A, D, B, E

(B) B, E, D, A, C

(C) A, B, C, D, E

(D) E, C, A, D, B

(E) D, B, E, A, C

Question 71:

If D has an artwork displayed on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C has an artwork displayed on the third day.

(B) B has an artwork displayed on the fifth day.

(C) E has an artwork displayed on the first day.

(D) A has an artwork displayed on the fourth day.

(E) C has an artwork displayed on the fourth day.

Question 72:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that D cannot have an artwork displayed on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of artist artwork displays?

(A) A must have an artwork displayed on the first day.

(B) B must have an artwork displayed on an earlier day than C.

(C) C cannot have artwork displayed on the second day.

(D) E cannot have an artwork displayed on the third day.

(E) D must have an artwork displayed on the first day.

Question 73–78:

A film festival is unfolding, featuring screenings by five directors—F, G, H, I, and J. The screenings will take place on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- F must have a film screened before both G and H.

- I cannot have a film screened on the last day.

- If J has a film screened on the first day, then H must have a film screened on the second day.

- G cannot have a film screened on the second day.

Question 73:

Which one of the following is a possible order of director film screenings, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) J, H, I, F, G

(B) F, G, I, J, H

(C) G, J, H, I, F

(D) I, F, J, G, H

(E) H, J, G, F, I

Question 74:

If G has a film screened on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) H has a film screened on the first day.

(B) I have a film screened on the second day.

(C) J has a film screened on the fourth day.

(D) F has a film screened on the fifth day.

(E) J has a film screened on the fifth day.

Question 75:

If H has a film screened on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) F has a film screened on the fifth day.

(B) J has a film screened on the fourth day.

(C) G has a film screened on the first day.

(D) I have a film screened on the second day.

(E) J has a film screened on the second day.

Question 76:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of director film screenings on consecutive days?

(A) J, H, G, I, F

(B) I, F, J, H, G

(C) G, I, F, J, H

(D) H, J, F, G, I

(E) F, H, I, G, J

Question 77:

If I have a film screened on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) J has a film screened on the third day.

(B) F has a film screened on the fifth day.

(C) G has a film screened on the first day.

(D) H has a film screened on the fourth day.

(E) J has a film screened on the fourth day.

Question 78:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that I cannot have a film screened on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of director film screenings?

(A) G must have a film screened on the first day.

(B) H must have a film screened on an earlier day than J.

(C) J cannot have a film screened on the first day.

(D) F cannot have a film screened on the third day.

(E) I must have a film screened on the first day.

Question 79–84:

A science conference is taking place, featuring presentations by five researchers—R, S, T, U, and V. The presentations will be held on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- R must present before both S and T.

- U cannot present on the last day.

- If V presents on the first day, then T must present on the second day.

- S cannot be present on the second day.

Question 79:

Which one of the following is a possible order of researcher presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) V, T, U, R, S

(B) S, R, U, V, T

(C) U, T, R, S, V

(D) R, S, V, U, T

(E) T, U, R, V, S

Question 80:

If S presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) U presents on the fourth day.

(B) V presents on the second day.

(C) R presents on the fifth day.

(D) T presents on the fourth day.

(E) U presents on the fifth day.

Question 81:

If T presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) V presents on the fourth day.

(B) U presents on the first day.

(C) S presents on the fifth day.

(D) R presents on the fourth day.

(E) S presents on the fourth day.

Question 82:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of researcher presentations on consecutive days?

(A) U, T, V, R, S

(B) R, S, U, V, T

(C) S, U, R, T, V

(D) V, R, S, U, T

(E) T, V, S, R, U

Question 83:

If U presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) S presents on the third day.

(B) R presents on the fourth day.

(C) T presents on the fifth day.

(D) V presents on the fourth day.

(E) S presents on the fifth day.

Question 84:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that U cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of researcher presentations?

(A) R must present on the first day.

(B) T must present on an earlier day than V.

(C) V cannot be present on the second day.

(D) S cannot be present on the third day.

(E) U must present on the first day.

Question 85–90:

A business symposium is underway, featuring presentations by five professionals—P, Q, R, S, and T. The presentations will be conducted on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- P must present before both Q and R.

- S cannot present on the last day.

- If T presents on the first day, then R must present on the second day.

- Q cannot be present on the second day.

Question 85:

Which one of the following is a possible order of professional presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) T, R, S, P, Q

(B) P, Q, S, R, T

(C) Q, T, P, S, R

(D) R, P, Q, T, S

(E) S, R, T, Q, P

Question 86:

If Q presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R presents on the fourth day.

(B) S presents on the second day.

(C) T presents on the fifth day.

(D) P presents on the fourth day.

(E) S presents on the third day.

Question 87:

If R presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) T presents on the fourth day.

(B) P presents on the first day.

(C) Q presents on the fifth day.

(D) S presents on the fourth day.

(E) Q presents on the first day.

Question 88:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of professional presentations on consecutive days?

(A) S, P, T, R, Q

(B) Q, S, R, T, P

(C) T, P, R, S, Q

(D) R, Q, P, S, T

(E) P, Q, R, S, T

Question 89:

If S presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R presents on the first day.

(B) Q presents on the third day.

(C) P presents on the fifth day.

(D) T presents on the fourth day.

(E) Q presents on the fifth day.

Question 90:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that S cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of professional presentations?

(A) P must present on the first day.

(B) Q must present on an earlier day than R.

(C) R cannot be present on the second day.

(D) T cannot be present on the third day.

(E) S must present on the third day.

Question 91–96:

A music festival is taking place, featuring performances by five bands—A, B, C, D, and E. The performances will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- A must perform before both B and C.

- D cannot perform on the last day.

- If E performs on the first day, then C must perform on the second day.

- B cannot perform on the second day.

Question 91:

Which one of the following is a possible order of band performances, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) E, C, D, A, B

(B) A, D, B, C, E

(C) B, E, C, D, A

(D) C, A, B, E, D

(E) D, B, A, E, C

Question 92:

If B performs on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C performs on the first day.

(B) D performs on the second day.

(C) E performs on the fourth day.

(D) A performs on the fifth day.

(E) D performs on the fourth day.

Question 93:

If C performs on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) D performs on the fourth day.

(B) E performs on the fifth day.

(C) A performs on the second day.

(D) B performs on the fourth day.

(E) E performs on the second day.

Question 94:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of band performances on consecutive days?

(A) D, C, A, B, E

(B) E, A, B, D, C

(C) B, E, D, C, A

(D) C, B, A, E, D

(E) A, D, E, B, C

Question 95:

If D performs on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) E performs on the third day.

(B) C performs on the fourth day.

(C) A performs on the fifth day.

(D) B performs on the first day.

(E) E performs on the fifth day.

Question 96:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that D cannot perform on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of band performances?

(A) A must perform on the first day.

(B) B must perform on an earlier day than C.

(C) C cannot perform on the second day.

(D) E cannot perform on the third day.

(E) D must perform on the first day.

Question 97–102:

A technology summit is in progress, featuring talks by five speakers—X, Y, Z, P, and Q. The talks will take place on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- X must speak before both Y and Z.

- P cannot speak on the last day.

- If Q speaks on the first day, then Z must speak on the second day.

- Y cannot speak on the second day.

Question 97:

Which one of the following is a possible order of speaker talks, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) Q, Z, P, X, Y

(B) X, Y, P, Q, Z

(C) Y, Z, Q, P, X

(D) P, Q, X, Y, Z

(E) Z, Q, Y, P, X

Question 98:

If Y speaks on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Z speaks on the fourth day.

(B) P speaks on the second day.

(C) Q speaks on the fifth day.

(D) X speaks on the fourth day.

(E) Z speaks on the fifth day.

Question 99:

If Z speaks on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Q speaks on the fourth day.

(B) X speaks on the first day.

(C) Y speaks on the fifth day.

(D) P speaks on the fourth day.

(E) Q speaks on the first day.

Question 100:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of speaker talks on consecutive days?

(A) Q, Z, P, X, Y

(B) Y, X, Z, P, Q

(C) P, Y, X, Z, Q

(D) X, Z, P, Y, Q

(E) Z, Q, P, Y, X

Question 101:

If P speaks on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) Z speaks on the third day.

(B) Y speaks on the fourth day.

(C) Q speaks on the fifth day.

(D) X speaks on the first day.

(E) Q speaks on the third day.

Question 102:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that P cannot speak on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of speaker talks?

(A) X must speak on the first day.

(B) Y must speak on an earlier day than Z.

(C) Z cannot speak on the second day.

(D) Q cannot speak on the third day.

(E) P must speak on the first day.

Question 103–108:

A literature symposium is unfolding, featuring discussions by five authors—A, B, C, D, and E. The discussions will be held on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- A must discuss both B and C.

- D cannot discuss on the last day.

- If E discusses on the first day, then C must discuss on the second the.

B cannot discuss it on the second day.

Question 103:

Which one of the following is a possible order of author discussions, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) E, C, D, A, B

(B) A, D, B, C, E

(C) B, E, C, D, A

(D) C, A, B, E, D

(E) D, B, A, E, C

Question 104:

If B discusses on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C discusses on the first day.

(B) D discusses on the second day.

(C) E discusses on the fourth day.

(D) A discusses on the fifth day.

(E) D discusses on the fourth day.

Question 105:

If C discusses on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) D discusses on the fourth day.

(B) E discusses this on the fifth day.

(C) A discusses on the second day.

(D) B discusses this on the fourth day.

(E) E discusses this on the second day.

Question 106:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of author discussions on consecutive days?

(A) D, C, A, B, E

(B) E, A, B, D, C

(C) B, E, D, C, A

(D) C, B, A, E, D

(E) A, D, E, B, C

Question 107:

If D discusses on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) E discusses this on the third day.

(B) C discusses on the fourth day.

(C) A discusses on the fifth day.

(D) B discusses on the first day.

(E) E discusses this on the fifth day.

Question 108:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that D cannot discuss on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of author discussions?

(A) A must be discussed on the first day.

(B) B must discuss on an earlier day than C.

(C) C cannot discuss this on the second day.

(D) E cannot discuss this on the third day.

(E) D must discuss on the first day.

Question 109–114:

A history conference is taking place, featuring presentations by five historians—H, I, J, K, and L. The presentations will occur on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- H must present before both I and J.

- K cannot present on the last day.

- If L presents on the first day, then J must present on the second day.

- I cannot be present on the second day.

Question 109:

Which one of the following is a possible order of historian presentations, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) L, J, K, H, I

(B) H, K, I, L, J

(C) J, L, I, H, K

(D) K, H, J, L, I

(E) I, L, J, K, H

Question 110:

If I present on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) J presents on the fourth day.

(B) K presents on the second day.

(C) L presents on the fifth day.

(D) H presents on the fourth day.

(E) J presents on the fifth day.

Question 111:

If J presents on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) L presents on the fourth day.

(B) K presents on the fifth day.

(C) H presents on the second day.

(D) I present on the fourth day.

(E) K presents on the second day.

Question 112:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of historian presentations on consecutive days?

(A) K, J, H, I, L

(B) L, I, J, K, H

(C) H, K, I, L, J

(D) I, L, J, H, K

(E) J, H, L, I, K

Question 113:

If K presents on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) J presents on the third day.

(B) I present on the fourth day.

(C) L presents on the fifth day.

(D) H presents on the first day.

(E) I present on the fifth day.

Question 114:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that K cannot present on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of historian presentations?

(A) H must present on the first day.

(B) I must present on an earlier day than J.

(C) J cannot be present on the second day.

(D) L cannot be present on the third day.

(E) K must present on the first day.

Question 115–120:

A philosophy seminar is underway, featuring discussions by five philosophers—P, Q, R, S, and T. The discussions will take place on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- P must discuss both Q and R.

- S cannot discuss on the last day.

- If T discusses it on the first day, then R must discuss the

- Qandn did not discuss this on the second day.

Question 115:

Which one of the following is a possible order of philosopher discussions, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) T, R, S, P, Q

(B) P, Q, S, R, T

(C) Q, T, P, S, R

(D) R, P, Q, T, S

(E) S, R, T, Q, P

Question 116:

If Q discusses on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R discusses on the fourth day.

(B) S discusses on the second day.

(C) T discusses this on the fifth day.

(D) P discusses on the fourth day.

(E) S discusses on the fifth day.

Question 117:

If R discusses on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) T discusses on the fourth day.

(B) P discusses on the first day.

(C) Q discusses on the fifth day.

(D) S discusses on the fourth day.

(E) Q discusses on the first day.

Question 118:

Which one of the following CANNOT be the order of philosopher discussions on consecutive days?

(A) S, P, T, R, Q

(B) Q, S, R, T, P

(C) T, P, R, S, Q

(D) R, Q, P, S, T

(E) P, Q, R, S, T

Question 119:

If S discusses on the second day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) R discusses on the first day.

(B) Q discusses this on the third day.

(C) P discusses this on the fifth day.

(D) T discusses on the fourth day.

(E) Q discusses on the fifth day.

Question 120:

Which one of the following, if substituted for the condition that S cannot discuss on the last day, would have the same effect in determining the order of philosopher discussions?

(A) P must discuss on the first day.

(B) Q must be discussed on an earlier day than R.

(C) R cannot discuss this on the second day.

(D) T cannot discuss this on the third day.

(E) S must discuss on the third day.

Question 121–126:

An art exhibition is unfolding, featuring displays by five artists—A, B, C, D, and E. The displays will be showcased on consecutive days with the following conditions:

- A must have a display before both B and C.

- D cannot have a display on the last day.

- If E has a display on the first day, then C must have a display on the second day.

- B cannot have a display on the second day.

Question 121:

Which one of the following is a possible order of artist displays, listed in order from earliest to latest?

(A) E, C, D, A, B

(B) A, D, B, C, E

(C) B, E, C, D, A

(D) C, A, B, E, D

(E) D, B, A, E, C

Question 122:

If B has a display on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) C has a display on the fourth day.

(B) D has a display on the second day.

(C) E has a display on the fifth day.

(D) A has a display on the fourth day.

(E) C has a display on the fifth day.

Question 123:

If C has a display on the third day, which one of the following must be true?

(A) D has a display on the fourth day.

(B) E has a display on the fifth day.

(C) A has a display on the second day.

(D) B has a display on the fourth day.

(E) E has a display on the second day.

Question 124:

Which one of