Logical Reasoning

PT107 · S3 · Q3 Land developer: By attempting to

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Land developer: By attempting to preserve endangered species that otherwise would become extinct during our lifetime, we are wasting money on species that will disappear over time regardless of our efforts.

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.

3.

The method the environmentalist uses to object to the land developer's argument is to

  1. clarify a dilemma that is

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. attack the character of the

    Trap

    0% picked this

  3. show that more evidence is

    Trap

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  4. Correct

    show that the land developer’s

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    97% picked this

  5. argue that there are problems

    Trap

    1% picked this

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