Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT10 S1 Q3 Explanation

Sally: I cannot study at a university

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TopicsNecessary Assumption

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Stimulus

Sally: I cannot study at a university where there is an alcohol problem, so unless something is done about the alcohol problem at this university, I'll have where there are no fraternities.

Yolanda: I don't agree that fraternities are responsible for the alcohol problem at this university. Alcohol problems exist at all universities, including those where there are no fraternities. We all should become more aware a fraternity problem; it's a cultural problem.

What this question is testing

Necessary Assumption

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

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The question
3.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which Sally’s

Answer choices

  1. Trap3% picked this

    Most universities have

  2. Trap9% picked this

    Nothing will be done about the alcohol problem at

  3. Trap2% picked this

    Alcohol problems are becoming more widespread

  4. Trap3% picked this

    Some fraternity members who drink alcoholic beverages are too young to

  5. Correct83% picked this

    There could be universities that have no

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

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