Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S4 · Q7 The scientific theory of evolution

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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.

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.

7.

Which one of the following is assumed in the passage?

  1. Science and technology are of

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. People have resisted the advances

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Correct

    The assurance that people are

    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.

    92% picked this

  4. The world was a better

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. The need of people to

    Trap

    3% picked this

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