Logical Reasoning - Essential Part

Exercise : Essential Part - Type 2
Directions to Solve
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.

1.
ovation
outburst
bravo
applause
encore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst (choice a) may take place during an ovation; "bravo" (choice b) may or may not be uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take place after an ovation.

2.
bonus
reward
raise
cash
employer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected, so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise in pay or cash (choices b and c), and it may be received from someone other than an employer (choice d).

3.
antique
rarity
artifact
aged
prehistoric
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An antique is something that belongs to, or was made in, an earlier period. It may or may not be a rarity (choice a), and it does not have to be an artifact, an object produced or shaped by human craft (choice b). An antique is old but does not have to be prehistoric (choice d).

4.
culture
civility
education
agriculture
customs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element.

5.
knowledge
school
teacher
textbook
learning
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Knowledge is understanding gained through experience or study, so learning is the essential element. A school (choice a) is not necessary for learning or knowledge to take place, nor is a teacher or a textbook (choices b and c).