Logical Reasoning

PT10 · S1 · Q4 Sally: I cannot study at a university

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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 to transfer to a university where there are no fraternities.

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.

4.

In the conversation, Yolanda does which one of the following?

  1. She argues that if people

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. She makes an overly broad

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. She concludes that because alcohol

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. Correct

    She tries to undermine what

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    87% picked this

  5. She suggests that even if

    Trap

    5% picked this

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