Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S2 · Q19 The format of network television news

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The format of network television news programs generally allows advocates of a point of view only 30 seconds to convey their message.

Your task

Find the choice that makes the argument's conclusion less likely to be true.

Common trap

Answers that look negative but attack a claim the argument never relied on.

Winning move

Find the assumption the argument depends on, then pick the choice that undermines it.

19.

Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?

  1. Correct

    Regular watchers of network television

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    80% picked this

  2. Including any 30-second quotations from

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. The format of network television

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. Television news reports tend to

    Trap

    11% picked this

  5. People who watch the most

    Trap

    2% picked this

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