Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Hard

PT107 S1 Q23 Explanation

Linda says that, as a scientist,

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TopicsParallel Flaw

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Stimulus

Linda says that, as a scientist, she knows that no scientist appreciates poetry. And, since most scientists are logical, at least some appreciate poetry are illogical.

What this question is testing

Parallel Flaw

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
23.

Which one of the following is most parallel in its reasoning to the

Answer choices

  1. Trap11% picked this

    Ralph says that, as an expert in biology, he knows that no marsupial lays eggs. And, since most marsupials are native to Australia, at

  2. Correct68% picked this

    Franz says that, as a father of four children, he knows that no father wants children to eat candy at bedtime. And, since most

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

  3. Trap3% picked this

    Yuri says that, as a wine connoisseur, he knows that no wine aged in metal containers is equal in quality to the best wine

  4. Trap7% picked this

    Xi says that, as an experienced photographer, she knows that no color film produces images as sharp as the best black-and-white film. And, since

  5. Trap11% picked this

    Betty says that, as a corporate executive, she knows that no corporate executives like to pay taxes. And, since most corporate executives are honest

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