Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S4 · Q5 Large quantities of lead dust

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Large quantities of lead dust can be released during renovations in houses with walls painted with lead‐based paint.

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.

5.

Which one of the following, if true, argues most strongly against the passage’s recommendation about an article?

  1. Most homeowners know whether or

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. Most people who undertake do-it-yourself

    Trap

    6% picked this

  3. Correct

    Whenever information on do-it-yourself home

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    79% picked this

  4. In many areas, it is

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. When professionally done home renovations

    Trap

    10% picked this

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