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Reasoning Trainer Plus
This book is a part of the curriculum designed for reasoning for classes 1 to 10.
Reasoning and logic skills are an integral part of a wide range of subjects such

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as Math, Science, Design and Technology, etc. These skills are also vital in our day to
day lives.
Reasoning Trainer caters to fulfill the above requirement.
This book trains the child's mind to :

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· Look at problems with different perspectives through observation, exploration
and critical thinking.
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· Integrate the application of Math to problem solving.
· Think critically, reason logically and express mathematically.

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· Practice, investigate, evaluate and learn with understanding.
· Develop positive attitude towards Mathematics.
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VERBAL REASONING

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NON-VERBAL REASONING

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List of useful symbols

VERBAL REASONING

1. Making one word from two ................................. 11 to 13

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2. Word formation ..................................................... 14 to 16

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3. Insert letter ............................................................. 17 to 19
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4. Using letters for numbers ...................................... 20 to 23
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6. Letter & Number sequences .................................. 31 to 37

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7. Which one is different ? ........................................ 38 to 40

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8. Matching Pairs ........................................................ 41 to 46

9. What comes next .................................................... 47 to 51

10. Mathematical Reasoning ..................................... 52 to 63

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11. Break the codes .................................................... 64 to 71

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12. Direction sense ..................................................... 72 to 79

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NON-VERBAL REASONING

Spatial sense ......................................................... 80 to 85

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13. Odd one out ......................................................... 86 to 92

14. Analogy ............................................................... 93 to 105

15. Series ................................................................. 106 to 116

16. Mirror Images ................................................... 117 to 129

17. Folded in ........................................................... 130 to 147

Key ................................................................... 148 to 151

 80 INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL SENSE

Chapters like Which one is different, Analogy and What

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comes next comes under this category.
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1 . Manipulation:

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Transformation:
Shapes can be transformed. This means a shape can be
stretched or squashed, but retains its main characteristics
i.e., the same number of sides and vertices (corners) and
one dimension must remain constant.
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One A Transformation
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transformed. i.e., Squash in another
stretched or squashed. direction.
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In non - verbal reasoning, shapes move in these ways.
They can
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D. Superimpose E. Transpose
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A shape can be reflected across an imaginary mirror line
or line of reflection.

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Shape X is reflected on the other side of the mirror line
to form shape Y.
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Rotation:
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or anti-clockwise direction. To avoid confusion, it is best

to measure the rotation by the shortest route. This will
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be either in a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction

around the 360o turn.
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Anti-clockwise
Smaller shapes can rotate around the outside of larger
shapes or on the inside of larger shapes.
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180o rotation of the original shape.
Superimposition:
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Merger, an Overlay, A linkage or an Enclosure.

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Merger:
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The integrity (lines) of both shapes are retained. In this
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90o rotation of the original shape.
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Linkage:
The second shape is linked to (does not cross over) the
first shape. The integrity (lines) of both shapes are kept.
Several shapes can be linked together.
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enclosed within the original shape.

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moved from one position to another, either horizontally
or vertically. Movement to the right or to the left are
horizontal and movements up or down are vertical. Some
transpositions involve both vertical and horizontal
movements i.e., a shape could move up and to the right.
Transpositions are enclosed to show movement.
 1. Horizontal transpositon 2. Vertical transpositon
3. Horizontal and vertical transpositon

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Patterns:
Shapes can make patterns in two ways.
A. Repetition B. Cumulation

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The pentagon shape builds line by line in five stages.

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Layering:
Non - verbal reasoning questions are complicated by the
process of layering. Questions can have up to five layers
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(or changes) that have to be observed, to find a solution.

Some shapes only have one layer or change.
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The segment shape has only received one layer or change.

It has been rotated 180o.

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ODD ONE OUT

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Objective

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To sharpen your ability to distinguish shapes or symbols according
to their common features.

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To test your ability to find shapes that are similar or different.
The question types we will look at in this section are often referred

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which shapes are similar and which are different in a given set of
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mathematical rules.
In non-verbal reasoning, we should consider the factors like
shapes, positions, lines, movements, additions, subtractions,
countings, repetition etc. before solving problems.

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(C) (D)

Answer: (D)
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Function: What does each object do?
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So, there is no odd one out.
Shape: What is the shape of each object?

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Look at the shapes inside and their outlines.
The shapes inside all are two arrows.
The outline of all the shapes are circles.

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Angle: What are the angles in each clock?

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The arrows are always at right angles to each other apart from
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each other.
So, (D) is the odd one out.
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Now check such that there is no other variable term that could
give answers.
Is there an odd one out?
Number, shading and size do not give answer.

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Example 2

Find the one which is different from the others.

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Answer: (A)

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Shape: What is the shape of each object?

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Number: What is the total number of triangles in each object?
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In all the figures except (A), the filled triangles are corners of the
same triangle. In option (A), the filled triangles are corners of
different triangles.
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 Must For All
BMA’s Olympiads

7
TM

BMA’s Reasoning Trainer Plus

e) m
Reasoning Trainer Plus
This book is a part of the curriculum designed for reasoning for classes 1 to 10.
Reasoning and logic skills are an integral part of a wide range of subjects such

pl co
as Math, Science, Design and Technology, etc. These skills are also vital in our day to
day lives.
Reasoning Trainer caters to fulfill the above requirement.
This book trains the child's mind to :

m t.
· Look at problems with different perspectives through observation, exploration
and critical thinking.
Class 7
·
·
nIntegrate the application of Math to problem solving.
Think critically, reason logically and express mathematically.
Sa le
· Practice, investigate, evaluate and learn with understanding.
· Develop positive attitude towards Mathematics.
Check this Out!
e ta
This book contains several interesting and investigative
problems with worked out examples and explanations. BMA’s TM

A concerted effort has been made to make learning of Solutions

re a

reasoning questions an enjoyable and active

experience.
(F .bm

Simple, graded and colourful illustrations make the

ideas more child – friendly. Brain Mapping Academy

The catalyst to boost and sharpen

logical thinking and reasoning skills.
Detailed solutions
for all problems
of Reasoning Trainer Plus
are available in this book
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www.bmatalent.com

YOUR

COACH
India’s FIRST scientifically designed portal
for Olympiad preparation
• Olympiad & Talent Exams preparation packages
• Analysis Reports • Previous question papers
• Free Demo Packages • Free Android Mobile App
Get 15% discount on all packages by using the discount coupon code: KR157N
Brain Mapping Academy
A unique opportunity to take about 50 tests per subject.