Reasoning And Comprehension Evaluation (RACE)

Instructions

  • Read each question carefully. Answers are case-sensitive.
  • No time limit, so take your time.
  • Questions are shuffled differently for each participant.. Complete as many as you can to maximize your score.
  • Guessing is allowed; incorrect answers don’t affect your score.
  • A complimentary certificate is issued automatically upon completion. Individual reports are available for a fee.
  • Results are compared to adults aged 30-39. For others, an individualized report is recommended.
  • No retakes; please review your answers before submitting.

Please provide your responses below

  • Review each statement carefully, analyzing the connections among the presented words or concepts.
  • For each scenario, you will have a list of words or concepts in random order. Your objective is to logically rearrange these options, ranking them from the most to the least relevant in relation to the scenario.
  • Base your ordering on the logical or conceptual relationships among the words, rather than on their dictionary definitions.
  • These examples are designed to familiarize you with the test's format and the type of analytical thinking required.

This is something you use to cut paper.

KNIFE CAR CHAIR SCISSORS BRUSH

Correct Order:

SCISSORS KNIFE BRUSH CHAIR CAR

Explanation:

  • SCISSORS: Placed first because they are specifically designed for cutting paper, making them the most relevant and suitable tool compared to the others.
  • KNIFE: Next, as it can also cut paper, but is generally less safe and precise than scissors for this purpose. It's more relevant than the remaining options but less ideal than scissors.
  • BRUSH: Positioned after the knife because, while it is a hand-held tool like scissors and knives, it's not used for cutting. It's more closely related to the concept of hand tools than furniture (chair) or vehicles (car).
  • CHAIR: Comes before the car as, although it's unrelated to cutting, it's a common object found indoors like scissors, knives, and brushes, as opposed to a car which is typically outdoors.
  • CAR: The least relevant, placed last because it's completely unrelated to cutting tools or indoor objects. It's a mode of transportation, making it the farthest in context from the intended use of cutting paper.

In a city park, you observe different birds. Some are perched quietly, while others are frequently flying around.

GATHERING NEST MATERIALS WATCHING FOR PREDATORS SEARCHING FOR FOOD NESTING MIGRATING

Correct Order:

SEARCHING FOR FOOD GATHERING NEST MATERIALS NESTING WATCHING FOR PREDATORS MIGRATING

Explanation:

  • SEARCHING FOR FOOD: This is the most likely reason for birds frequently flying around, as they often engage in this activity during the day.
  • GATHERING NEST MATERIALS: Birds in flight might also be collecting materials for their nests. This activity is essential, especially during nesting seasons.
  • NESTING: Perched birds are likely nesting or resting. Nesting is a crucial activity but may be less observable compared to birds in active search.
  • WATCHING FOR PREDATORS: Perched birds might be staying still to watch for predators, a common behavior for ensuring safety.
  • MIGRATING: While migration is important for birds, it's less relevant in the context of a city park setting, where birds are more likely to be engaging in daily activities rather than migrating.

It's an activity that involves following a series of instructions to make food.

JOGGING PAINTING SWIMMING COOKING READING

This is something you do with your hands when you're happy and clapping isn't enough.

POINT HIGH-FIVE SNAP SHAKE WAVE

It's a type of story that takes place in the past and often involves historical figures.

MYSTERY FANTASY BIOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY HISTORICAL FICTION

In a library, you find books of various thicknesses.

PAGE NUMBER FONT SIZE COVER TYPE TOPIC COMPLEXITY AUTHOR

This term describes an economic theory focusing on total spending in the economy and its effects on output and inflation.

MONETARISM KEYNESIAN ECONOMICS MARXISM SUPPLY-SIDE ECONOMICS NEOLIBERALISM

This is something you do with your ears when someone is speaking.

LISTEN OBSERVE ATTEND HEAR NOTE

During a park visit, you observe various creatures, but none are small and crawling.

FEATHERED FLYING TINY FOUR-LEGGED FURRY

You see large vehicles moving on city roads every day.

DELIVERING MAIL CARRYING GROCERIES MOVING PEOPLE CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS HAULING TRASH

In a kitchen, some objects are very hot, while others are not.

OVEN TOASTER MIXER SINK REFRIGERATOR

In a city, different areas have varying noise levels.

POPULATION DENSITY TRAFFIC VOLUME BUSINESS PRESENCE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY PARK AREAS

This philosophical concept examines the principles of right and wrong, guiding moral conduct, and the nature of ethical decisions.

ETHICS METAPHYSICS EPISTEMOLOGY LOGIC AESTHETICS

During a walk, you notice that certain plants are taller than others.

SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE SEED TYPE WATER AVAILABILITY SOIL QUALITY PLANT AGE

It's a tool used to write or draw, typically filled with ink.

SCISSORS BRUSH FORK PEN SPOON

In a study, certain patterns emerge from how individuals allocate their time.

LEISURE WORK STUDY SLEEP EXERCISE

In the evening, some areas in the town are brighter than others.

STREET LIGHTS CANDLES FIREWORKS HEADLIGHTS STARS

This term refers to a linguistic theory that the structure of a language influences its speakers' perception and categorization of experience.

SEMANTICS PRAGMATICS SYNTAX SAPPHIRE-WHORF HYPOTHESIS LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY

You notice many people carrying items in and out of a large building.

STUDYING SHOPPING EXERCISING WORKING RELAXING

It's a type of government where power is held by the people, often through elected representatives.

OLIGARCHY THEOCRACY AUTOCRACY MONARCHY DEMOCRACY

It's a place where you can borrow books for free.

STUDY HALL BOOKSTORE READING ROOM LIBRARY ARCHIVE

This is a process of creating something new or original from existing materials or ideas.

IMITATION MODIFICATION INNOVATION INVENTION CREATION

This is a cold, sweet treat often enjoyed in the summer.

CHIPS PIZZA ICECREAM BREAD SOUP

Every morning, the sun rises and lights up the sky.

CLOUDS STARS MOON DARKNESS DAYLIGHT

Analysis of different cultures reveals variations in a particular aspect.

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION RELIGIOUS PRACTICES SOCIAL STRUCTURES LANGUAGE USE CULINARY PREFERENCES

In various societies, certain behaviors are more prevalent than others.

LEGAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT ECONOMIC STATUS CULTURAL NORMS EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Observing a game, you notice a consistent sound following specific actions.

SOUND SIGNAL PLAY INTERRUPTION GAME MECHANICS ACTION REACTION AUDIBLE CUE

It's a mathematical concept involving the study of change, using rates and accumulations.

ARITHMETIC STATISTICS ALGEBRA CALCULUS GEOMETRY

On rainy days, people outside carry different items.

HATS SUNGLASSES SCARVES BAGS UMBRELLAS

Observing different businesses, some are busier at certain times than others.

PRODUCT TYPE CUSTOMER DEMAND LOCATION SEASONALITY TIME OF DAY

This is a scientific study of life and living organisms.

GEOLOGY ASTRONOMY CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY PHYSICS

Post-rainfall, the landscape appears more vibrant.

WEATHER'S IMPACT COLOR TRANSFORMATION SUN'S EFFECT CLIMATE INFLUENCE NATURE'S REACTION

Studies show varying levels of happiness in different age groups.

FAMILY DYNAMICS CAREER STAGE LIFE EXPERIENCES SOCIAL CONNECTIONS HEALTH STATUS

You see birds flying away every time a loud noise occurs.

HUNGRY CURIOUS RESTING PLAYFUL STARTLED

At a gathering, you observe people communicating in various ways.

WRITING GESTURING SIGNING SPEAKING LISTENING

This concept in psychology explores the persistent, often irrational belief in the significance of certain repeated patterns, numbers, or symbols.

SCHIZOPHRENIA COGNITION APOPHENIA PERCEPTION NEUROLOGY

This is a form of government where a single person rules with absolute power.

REPUBLIC DICTATORSHIP MONARCHY DEMOCRACY ANARCHY

A scientific observation links a certain stimulus with accelerated organic processes.

SENSORY BOOST GROWTH ACCELERATION BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR

This is a mathematical concept involving the study of change, using rates and accumulations.

THERMODYNAMICS RELATIVITY ASTRONOMY QUANTUM MECHANICS ELECTRODYNAMICS

It's a social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

HISTORY BIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY ECONOMICS MATHEMATICS

This is a type of food that is often large, round, cheesy, and can have many different toppings.

STEAK BURGER SALAD WRAP PIZZA

It is a philosophical concept about the fundamental nature of existence or reality.

COSMOLOGY METAPHYSICS LOGIC ONTOLOGY EPISTEMOLOGY
Author: Jouve, X.
Publication: 2023