Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S4 · Q10 Lydia: Each year, thousands of seabirds

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Lydia: Each year, thousands of seabirds are injured when they become entangled in equipment owned by fishing companies.

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.

10.

Jonathan uses which one of the following techniques in his response to Lydia?

  1. He directs a personal attack

    Trap

    0% picked this

  2. He suggests that her proposal

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. He questions the appropriateness of

    Trap

    34% picked this

  4. Correct

    He attempts to discredit her

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    64% picked this

  5. He evades discussion of her

    Trap

    1% picked this

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