Logical Reasoning

PT109 · S3 · Q3 The most common bird in Stillwater

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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.

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.

3.

Each of the following, if true, helps to reconcile the statements above EXCEPT:

  1. The coloration of the marsh

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. Correct

    The marsh hen’s call is

    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.

    92% picked this

  3. Unlike many small marsh birds,

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. Many marsh birds are most

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Although many small marsh birds

    Trap

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