Logical Reasoning

PT10 · S1 · Q12 The fire that destroyed

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The fire that destroyed the Municipal Building started before dawn this morning, and the last fire fighters did not leave until late this afternoon.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

12.

The argument employs which one of the following reasoning techniques?

  1. presenting several different pieces of

    Trap

    9% picked this

  2. Correct

    establishing that one thing occurred

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

    Skill tested: Method · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    84% picked this

  3. justifying a claim that a

    Trap

    0% picked this

  4. relying on evidence that a

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. drawing a general conclusion about

    Trap

    5% picked this

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