For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
The dialogue most strongly supports the claim that Jim and Laura disagree with each other
about whether - ANSWER This is a controversy question. To solve it, you would
-Identify Jim's main conclusion, premises, and logic flaw(s) if any.
-Identify Laura's main conclusion, premises, and logic flaw(s), if any.
-Choose the answer that identifies the central issue that Jim and Laura disagree about.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the argument above? -
ANSWER This is a "weaken" question. To solve it, you would
-Identify the main conclusion of the squib.
-Identify the logic flaw(s) in the argument.
-Choose the answer that most weakens the conclusion. The answer doesn't need to invalidate
the conclusion--just call it into question. (If more than one choice weakens the conclusion,
choose the one that weakens it most.)
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
In order for the conclusion of the director's argument to be properly inferred, which of the
following must be assumed? - ANSWER This is a "strengthen" question. To solve it, you
would
,-Identify the main conclusion of the squib.
-Identify the logic flaw(s) in the argument.
-Choose the answer that provides a necessary assumption.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following most closely parallels the questionable reasoning cited above? -
ANSWER This is an analogous reasoning question. To solve it, you would
-Identify the main conclusion and logic flaw(s) in the squib.
-Diagram the pattern of reasoning used in the squib.
-Choose the answer that most closely parallels the structure or flaw(s) of the squib. If there is
no exact match to the pattern, choose the answer that matches most closely. Make sure that it
has the same type of flaw.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following, if assumed, enables the president's conclusion to be properly
drawn? - ANSWER This is a "strengthen" question. To solve it, you would
-Identify the main conclusion of the squib.
-Identify the logic flaw(s) in the argument.
-Choose to answer that provides a sufficient assumption to allow the conclusion to be properly
drawn.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following most logically completes the argument? - ANSWER This is a
conclusion question. To solve it, you would
,-Read the pertinent part of the squib, which may or may not contain a paraphrase of the
conclusion.
-Use the premise information to help you infer the argument's conclusion.
-Choose the answer that best states the argument's conclusion.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy in the
statements above? - ANSWER This is a "resolve" question. To solve it, you would
-Identify the two conflicting pieces of information in the squib.
-Read each answer to see whether it explains how both pieces of information can be true.
Watch out for choices that explain only one piece of information.
-Choose the answer that presents the best, most logical, and most complete explanation.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above? -
ANSWER This is a "strengthen" question. To solve it, you would
-Identify the main conclusion of the squib.
-Identify the logic flaw(s) in the argument.
-Choose the answer that most strengthens the conclusion by addressing the logic flaw(s).
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
The reasoning in the argument is flawed because the argument - ANSWER This is a
reasoning strategy question. To solve it, you would
, -Identify the premises and conclusion of the squib.
-Identify the main logic flaw in the argument's reasoning.
-Choose the answer that best expresses this flaw. The answer may be in general terms.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
The statements above, if true, most strongly support which one of the following? -
ANSWER This is a conclusion question that asks you to choose a proper inference. To
solve it, you would
-Identify the main conclusion of the squib.
-Reach each answer to determine if the squib supports it.
-Choose the answer that must be true based on the information in the squib.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Of the following propositions, which one is best illustrated by the web designer's statements? -
ANSWER This is a "strengthen" question. To solve it, you would
-Identify the premises and main conclusion of the squib.
-Read each answer to determine which ones seem to illustrate the principle in the argument.
-Choose the answer that most closely conforms to the argument's principle.
For the following question, identify the question type and the steps you would take to solve it. :
Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the reviewer's
argument by the claim that the restaurant's decor lacked sophistication? - ANSWER This
is a reasoning strategy question. To solve it, you would