Logical Reasoning

PT119 · S3 · Q10 Fred argued that, since Kathleen

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Fred argued that, since Kathleen is a successful film director, she has probably worked with famous actors.

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.

10.

Which one of the following strategies is used above to criticize Fred's reasoning?

  1. maintaining that too little is

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. showing that Kathleen must not

    Trap

    2% picked this

  3. Correct

    claiming that Fred has failed

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    76% picked this

  4. showing that Fred has mistakenly

    Trap

    20% picked this

  5. demonstrating that Fred has failed

    Trap

    1% picked this

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