Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Hard

PT101 S3 Q15 Explanation

Dr. Z: Many of the characterizations

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Stimulus

Dr. Z: Many of the characterizations of my work offered by Dr. Q are imprecise, and such characterizations do not provide an criticism of my work.

What this question is testing

Must be True

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

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The question
15.

Which one of the following can be properly inferred from Dr.

Answer choices

  1. Trap12% picked this

    Some of Dr. Q’s characterizations of Dr. Z’s work provide an adequate basis for sound criticism

  2. Trap2% picked this

    All of Dr. Q’s characterizations of Dr. Z’s work that are not imprecise provide an adequate basis for sound

  3. Trap8% picked this

    All of the characterizations of Dr. Z’s work by Dr. Q that do not provide an adequate basis for sound criticism of

  4. Trap11% picked this

    If the characterization of someone’s work is precise, then it provides a sound basis for

  5. Correct67% picked this

    At least one of Dr. Q’s characterizations of Dr. Z’s work fails to provide an adequate basis for

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

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