Logical Reasoning

PT111 · S3 · Q7 The drilling proponent’s reply

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Opponent of offshore oil drilling: The projected benefits of drilling new oil wells in certain areas in the outer continental shelf are not worth the risk of environmental disaster.

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.

7.

The drilling proponent's reply to the drilling opponent proceeds by

  1. offering evidence in support of

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. claiming that the statistics cited

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. pointing out that the drilling

    Trap

    5% picked this

  4. Correct

    citing as parallel to the

    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.

    93% picked this

  5. proposing a conclusion that is

    Trap

    1% picked this

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