Logical Reasoning

PT102 · S4 · Q21 Paul responds to Sarah’s argument

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Sarah: Some schools seek to foster a habit of volunteering in their students by requiring them to perform community service.

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.

21.

Paul responds to Sarah's argument using which one of the following argumentative techniques?

  1. He argues that Sarah is

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. He argues that Sarah’s conception

    Trap

    7% picked this

  3. Correct

    He introduces considerations that call

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    82% picked this

  4. He questions Sarah’s motives for

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. He argues that a policy

    Trap

    9% picked this

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