Basic Details
Word: Logical
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Following clear and sensible reasoning; making sense step by step.
Synonyms: reasonable, sensible, rational, sound
Antonyms: illogical, irrational, absurd
How to Spell Logical
Syllables: log - i - cal
Tricky part: The ending is al, not le or el, and the g is soft, like j. There is only one g.
Watch out for: logicle, lojical, logicel
Memory tip: Spot logic inside it and stick on the al of musical and magical: logic + al.
Usage Examples
Example 1: Sorting the books by subject was the logical first step.
Example 2: Her logical argument won the debate for our house.
Example 3: It is logical to carry an umbrella when dark clouds gather.
Fun Fact
Logic comes from Greek logos, 'word' or 'reason'. The same logos gives the -logy at the end of biology, geology and zoology.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Connection
Choose the word opposite in meaning to logical as used in the sentence:
The debate judges were convinced by her calm and logical reply.
a) irrational
b) sound
c) reasoned
d) sensible
Show answer
a) irrational. Logical means based on reason, and irrational means not based on reason; the rest are synonyms.
Word Makeup
Only one of these words makes its opposite with the prefix il. Choose it:
a) clever
b) sensible
c) reasonable
d) logical
Show answer
d) logical. Illogical is a real word; the others take in or un, or use a different word altogether.
Word Cookie
Find the misspelt word in the sentence:
Before choosing a route for the class trip, Mrs Fernandes asked for a logicle plan that included bus timings, lunch stops and a backup for rain.
a) route
b) timings
c) logicle
d) backup
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c) logicle. Like magical and musical, logical ends in al.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of these is a logical conclusion?
a) The road is wet, so it may have rained.
b) The road is wet, so cats can fly.
c) The road is wet, so the moon is green.
d) The road is wet, so it is Tuesday.
Show answer
a) The road is wet, so it may have rained.
2. A detective who solves a case in a logical way ____.
a) trusts a lucky coin
b) guesses at random
c) reasons step by step
d) asks a fortune teller
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c) reasons step by step
