Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT11 S4 Q7 Explanation

The scientific theory of evolution

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TopicsNecessary Assumption

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Stimulus

The scientific theory of evolution has challenged the view of human origin as divine creation and sees us as simply descended from the same ancestors as the apes. While science and technology have provided brilliant insights into our world and eased our everyday life, they have simultaneously deprived us of a view many things, it has taken away much that is also greatly valued.

What this question is testing

Necessary Assumption

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

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The question
7.

Which one of the following is assumed in

Answer choices

  1. Trap3% picked this

    Science and technology are of less value

  2. Trap1% picked this

    People have resisted the advances of science

  3. Correct92% picked this

    The assurance that people are important is

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

  4. Trap2% picked this

    The world was a better place before the advent of science

  5. Trap3% picked this

    The need of people to feel important is now met by

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