Logical Reasoning

PT12 · S1 · Q2 Adults have the right to vote

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Adults have the right to vote; so should adolescents.

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.

2.

The argument relies on which one of the following assumptions?

  1. The right to vote is

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. Adolescents and adults differ in

    Trap

    6% picked this

  3. Correct

    Adolescents should have their interests

    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.

    91% picked this

  4. Anyone who has the right

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Adolescents have never enjoyed the

    Trap

    0% picked this

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