The judgment and reasoning section of the civil service examination, in Lao Zhao’s view, is mostly simple questions except for the graphic reasoning part, and it is a fundamental section that must be mastered. As the saying goes, to avoid falling behind in the civil service exam, ensure an accuracy rate of over 70% in judgment and reasoning. So, how should an average person prepare for studying judgment and reasoning?1. What is Judgment and Reasoning?Taking the national examination as an example, the number of questions in judgment and reasoning is relatively fixed, totaling 40 questions. There are 10 questions each for graphic reasoning, definition judgment, analogy reasoning, and logical judgment. The scores are relatively balanced, ranging from 0.5 to 0.8 points.What does judgment and reasoning mainly assess? Graphic reasoning:Each question provides one or two sets of graphics, requiring candidates to observe and analyze to find the pattern of graphic arrangement and select the option that conforms to the pattern.Definition judgment:Each question first defines the relevant concept, then lists four situations, requiring candidates to strictly select the answer that most closely or least closely matches the definition.Analogy reasoning:A group of related words is given, and candidates are required to observe and analyze to find a group of words in the options that are logically closest or most similar.Logical judgment:Each question presents a statement that is assumed to be correct and indisputable. Candidates must use certain logical inferences based on this statement to select the most appropriate answer.(Excerpted from the 2025 National Examination Outline for Public Service Recruitment)2. How to Prepare for Studying Judgment and Reasoning?
1. Master core exam points by module. Lao Zhao still recommends that students with time and energy enroll in an online course for systematic learning. Especially for graphic reasoning, it is essential to memorize basic patterns, such as positional changes, style patterns, quantity patterns, attribute patterns, etc. Also, pay attention to special patterns: such as functional elements, relationships between graphics, and three-dimensional graphics. Regarding definition judgment: pay attention to the information in the question stem, and you can circle the subject, object, conditions, results, etc., in the definition to compare options and eliminate those that do not match. Be careful to avoid excessive associations: strictly adhere to the definitions in the question stem without adding personal knowledge, especially when encountering definitions in familiar fields, it is crucial to stick closely to the original text. Regarding analogy reasoning: master common logical relationships: extension relationships, connotation relationships, semantic relationships, grammatical relationships, etc., while also focusing on secondary distinctions, starting from details such as word types, emotional connotations, degrees, necessity, and possibility. Regarding logical judgment: master necessary inference, memorize translation rules, and contradiction relationships, using elimination and substitution methods for analysis. Clarify possible inference (weaken, strengthen, premise, conclusion, etc.): first find the argument and evidence, clarify the logic of the argument, and then select the optimal option based on the question type.
2. Efficient Question Practice Techniques. ① Stage-based question practice: Initial stage: practice questions by module to consolidate individual exam points (e.g., focus on practicing 100 questions on quantity patterns in graphic reasoning). Mid-stage: mixed question practice to enhance the ability to quickly identify question types (e.g., having graphic, definition, and analogy questions appear in the same set). Later stage: timed practice tests to control overall time for judgment and reasoning (suggested to complete 40 questions in 35-40 minutes). ② Review incorrect answers: record the reasons for mistakes: whether it was due to not mastering the exam point (e.g., failing to recognize the symmetry of graphics) or misreading the question (e.g., missing “not belonging to” in definition judgment). ③ Regular review: organize incorrect answers weekly or monthly, focusing on reviewing thought processes during redoing to avoid repeating mistakes.
3. Key Considerations. Prioritize accuracy before speed: the score for judgment and reasoning is significant, and initially, there is no need to pursue speed; first ensure a basic accuracy rate for each module (e.g., achieving over 80% accuracy in definition and analogy). Summarize “quick kill” techniques: for example, in graphic reasoning, high-frequency points like “symmetry” and “enclosed areas” can be prioritized; in logical judgment, “bridging” is a common answer for premise assumption questions.
If you found this helpful, please give me a little yellow flower by clicking “View”.
After enduring great hardships, one hides the stars and the sea. The middle of the mountain is always the most crowded; you must go to the top to take a look.