Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT103 S3 Q11 Explanation

Lindsey has been judged to be a

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TopicsNecessary Assumption

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Stimulus

Lindsey has been judged to be a bad songwriter simply because her lyrics typically are disjointed and subjective. This judgment is ill founded, however, since the writings of many modern novelists typically are disjointed are widely held to be good writers.

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
11.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which the

Answer choices

  1. Correct89% picked this

    Disjointed and subjective writing has a comparable effect in modern novels

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

  2. Trap2% picked this

    Some readers do not appreciate the subtleties of the disjointed and subjective style adopted

  3. Trap2% picked this

    Song lyrics that are disjointed and subjective have at least as much narrative structure as any

  4. Trap3% picked this

    A disjointed and subjective style of writing is usually more suitable for novels and song lyrics than it is

  5. Trap3% picked this

    The quality of Lindsey’s songs is better judged by the quality of their lyrics than by the quality

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