SSC Mock Test Reasoning Cheat Sheet

Key Definitions

• Analogy: A comparison between two things to highlight similarities.

• Syllogism: A logical argument where a conclusion is drawn from two premises.

• Series: A sequence of numbers or terms that follow a specific pattern.

Important Concepts

Logical Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning: General to specific conclusions.

• Inductive Reasoning: Specific observations to general conclusions.

Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Pattern Recognition: Identifying visual patterns in shapes or figures.

• Mirror Images: Understanding how shapes appear when reflected.

Verbal Reasoning

• Statements & Conclusions: Evaluating the validity of conclusions based on given statements.

Key Formulas

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Common Mistake: Confusing area with perimeter in geometry problems.

Common Mistake: Misreading negative terms in syllogism questions.

Memory Tricks

Tip: "SOME" — Syllogism, Opposite, Mirror, Example (for remembering types of reasoning).

Key Diagrams

   /\ 
  /  \   - Triangle
 /____\ 

  _______  
 |       |  - Rectangle
 |       |
 |_______|

   ____
 /      \  - Circle
|        |
 \______/