Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT109 S3 Q3 Explanation

The most common bird in Stillwater

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TopicsParadox

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Stimulus

The most common bird in Stillwater Marsh is a species of marsh hen, yet this species is rarely seen, even by experienced bird-watchers who seek it. In fact, this bird is seen far less frequently than any other are much smaller and much less abundant.

What this question is testing

Paradox

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
3.

Each of the following, if true, helps to reconcile the statements

Answer choices

  1. Trap3% picked this

    The coloration of the marsh hen blends in particularly well with the marsh grass where

  2. Correct93% picked this

    The marsh hen’s call is harsh and repetitive, whereas the calls of many other marsh birds

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

  3. Trap2% picked this

    Unlike many small marsh birds, which dash along the banks of the marsh, the marsh hen remains completely still

  4. Trap2% picked this

    Many marsh birds are most active during daylight hours, but the marsh hen is usually

  5. Trap1% picked this

    Although many small marsh birds fly in groups to several feeding areas each day, the marsh hen tends to be solitary and flies

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