Logical Reasoning

PT111 · S1 · Q11 Linguist: Some people have understood

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Linguist: Some people have understood certain studies as showing that bilingual children have a reduced “conceptual map” because bilingualism overstresses the child’s linguistic capacities.

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.

11.

The linguist's argument proceeds by

  1. offering evidence for the advantages

    Trap

    0% picked this

  2. pointing out an inconsistency in

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. offering evidence that undermines the

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. providing a different explanation for

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Correct

    pointing out a methodological error

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    90% picked this

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