Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S2 · Q8 S: Our nation is becoming

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S: Our nation is becoming too averse to risk.

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.

8.

T responds to S by showing that

  1. a distinction should be made

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. Correct

    to risk cannot be reliably

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    89% picked this

  3. there is confusion about risk

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. mathematical odds concerning risk give

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. risk cannot be defined in

    Trap

    5% picked this

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