Logical Reasoning

PT102 · S4 · Q5 If the ivory trade continues, experts

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If the ivory trade continues, experts believe, the elephant will soon become extinct in Africa, because poaching is rife in many areas.

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.

5.

Which one of the following principles forms a logical basis for Zimbabwe’s objection to a ban?

  1. Correct

    International measures to correct a

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    83% picked this

  2. Freedom of trade is not

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Respecting a country’s sovereignty is

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. Prohibitions affecting several countries should

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Effective conservation cannot be achieved

    Trap

    8% picked this

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