Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S2 · Q14 Dr. Libokov: Certain islands

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Dr. Libokov: Certain islands near New Zealand are home to the tuatara, reptiles that are the sole surviving members of the sphenodontidans.

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.

14.

Which one of the following most accurately characterizes Dr. Santos’ response to the hypothesis advanced by Dr. Libokov?

  1. It identifies a flaw in

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. It restates Dr. Libokov’s major

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. It contradicts one of Dr.

    Trap

    9% picked this

  4. It offers a hypothesis that

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. Correct

    It provides additional evidence in

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    82% picked this

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